Not once, but twice this week I heard things that brought a smile to my face… 1. Sunday morning after the church service I was talking to a lady about starting her 5-year old daughter in piano lessons next fall. She asked if it was okay for her to start on a keyboard. I told […]
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Music Matters Blog Launches Merchandise Shop!
It is with great excitement that I announce the official launch of the Music Matters Blog Shop! As many of you know, in addition to teaching music I love to do design work. So I thought I’d have some fun creating music-themed designs and selling a line of merchandise. So far I’ve only got one […]
Huckabee on Music, Arts and Education
Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee is a long-time supporter of music and arts education. Listen to him share his thoughts in this short clip. He’s the only candidate I’ve heard specifically address music education.
National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy – Additional Resources
The National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy has added additional resources from the 2007 conference sessions to their website. Go to the home page of the conference website and click one of the areas under Resources in the left side bar. Or click here to go directly to the Technology Handouts. HT: Mario Ajero
Van Cliburn Winners Tours
Check out this newly posted listing of tour dates for the 2005 Van Cliburn competition winners. From Texas to California to Maryland to Florida, there are performances taking place all across the country. You just might be able to find one in your area!
National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy – Quick Links
Here is a handy link list of all of my posts from the 2007 National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy THURSDAY Thursday 8:00 a.m. – Publisher Showcase – Alfred – Premier Piano Performer Level 3 Thursday 8:45 a.m. – Publisher’s Showcase – Alfred – Professional Piano Teaching – A Comprehensive Piano Pedagogy Textbook for Teaching Elementary-Level […]
