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 […]
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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…
#10 – Jennifer Congratulations, Jennifer! You will receive a free copy of Nathan Holder’s book, Why is My Piano Black and White? I think you and your students will enjoy it!
Organizing the Monster Collection of Music Flashcards
It’s possible that I derive too much pleasure from organizing. My husband teases me for my affinity for containers and baskets and anything that contributes to organizational structures and systems. I know there are others of you out there like that! So I thought I would share the unexpected, perfect container I came across for […]
Five Ways to Encourage Creativity in the Learning Process – A Guest Post by Greg Burlet
It’s undeniable that learning an instrument requires considerable study and practice. But what happens when the creative process takes a back seat to endless exercises, flash cards, and music theory? It’s easy to burn out while learning fundamentals and therefore it’s important to keep yourself, your students, or your child engaged by sprinkling in some […]
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 […]
