COVID-19 certainly hasn’t done too many people favors, and musicians are no exception, as an estimated $10 billion will go by the music industry wayside if shutdowns last more than six months. As classrooms became digital, restaurants and stores limited capacities, and hospital visits were conducted via teleconference, musicians really had to take matters into […]
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Discount Price for Here Come the High Notes
Yesterday I mentioned the fabulous book, Here Come the High Notes by Marin Marka. This is great for any music studio or as gift for anyone with young children. I happened to notice that there is a box of scratch and dent books available for half off the cover price – truly a steal! Just […]
Calling All Lego Lovers!
And that includes pretty much everyone who has ever been a child, right? Wouldn’t you love to have a Lego set specifically designed so you and/or your students could construct their own symphony orchestra? If so, check out this product idea submitted to Lego by Daniel Smith: It’s quick and easy to create an account […]
Fearless Arranging: Teaching Younger Students to Arrange – A Guest Post by Doug Hanvey
A Note from Natalie: I periodically incorporate composition into my piano lessons, but I frequently forget about the value of arranging, especially for young students. Doug offers some wonderful and practical suggestions that you and your students can try right away! Teaching arranging to young piano players is an effective and fun way to stimulate […]
MTNA 2020 Virtual Conference is Live!
I know I’m a day late, but that’s the beauty of all things virtual, right? If you haven’t already, make plans to head over to the MTNA conference website and catch one of the dozens of virtual sessions available, visit the Exhibit Hall, or check out the latest products for music teachers in one of […]
Stelios Kerasidis Plays His Composition – Isolation Waltz
In the face of our global pandemic, it’s encouraging to see inspiration and innovation spring forth around the world. One such example is this gorgeous Isolation Waltz by young composer/pianist Stelios Kerasidis. It is comforting and hopeful to see that God uses times of darkness and pain to bring forth light and joy. Suffering is […]
