If you’re looking for a piano course (either to learn from or to teach) that is practical, easy-to-understand, and effective for quickly learning the skills and concepts to become a contemporary musician, Peter John Stoltzman’s Commercial Piano Workbooks may be just what you need! Peter sent me a set of his workbooks to review, and […]
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Have You Seen Alma Deutscher at the Piano?
I recently came across this delightful video clip of Alma Deutscher improvising at the piano on four notes randomly selected from a hat. It’s fascinating to watch, and her personality is endearing. I’m enjoying listening to selections from the album she released last fall, “From My Book of Melodies.” Definitely a rising musician to keep […]
The Cliburn Organization Relaunches Cliburn Kids
In the wake of this year’s pandemic, The Cliburn organization launched a music education site for kids. Now they’ve completed relaunched Cliburn Kids as a “robust online music education program” and it looks fabulous! Most episodes are less than 10 minutes and feature engaging Classical music selections with commentary by Buddy Bray that encourages students […]
And the Winner Is…
#7 – Alicia Congratulations, Alicia! You’ll receive an email with a link to a free download and a package in the mail with all the studio wall posters for the World of Wonder practice incentive theme! And for everyone else…anyone who would like to purchase their own World of Wonder practice incentive theme can receive […]
Review and Giveaway of Nathan Holder’s Why is My Piano Black and White? The Ultimate Fun Facts Guide
You may recognize Nathan’s name from our review of his first book, I Wish I Didn’t Quit: Music Lessons. His latest book, Why Is My Piano Black and White? The Ultimate Fun Facts Guide, (due out on September 1!) is one that students and teachers alike will enjoy perusing. A very brief introduction to the […]
Save $5 Off the Brand New Monster Collection of 871 Music Flashcards!
This monster collection of perhaps the world’s largest set of music theory flashcards includes notes on treble and bass clefs, including sharps and flats; intervals – both distance and quality in different sets; key signatures; triads – whether major triads, minor triads, diminished triads, or augmented triads – in both root position and inversions. All together, the set includes 871 flashcards, organized into 29 different sets for easy viewing if you want to work on them digitally on a mobile device or if you want to print them for hands-on learning and practice.
