Guest post by Jennifer Foxx I was really excited for this class and its topic because I enjoy learning about new things that I’m not totally familiar with. I’m sure many of you have heard about the Alexander Technique but like me aren’t totally sure what it is. So hopefully my notes from the conference […]
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2010 ASMTA Conference – The Grammar of Phrasing – Dr. Radmila Stojanovic-Kiriluk
Guest post by Jennifer Foxx I’m excited to be guest blogging on the Music Matters Blog about the Arizona Music Teachers State Conference that was held the first weekend of June. Our morning started out with a presentation that I knew would be a good one, because Dr. Kiriluk presented at our chapter on the […]
Introducing: Guest Blogger Jennifer Foxx Reporting on the Arizona State Music Teachers Association Conference!
As I mentioned last week, Jennifer Foxx e-mailed me with the fabulous idea of having other teachers contribute guest posts with notes from their state conferences. I’ve already greatly benefited by reading Jennifer’s wonderful notes, and I think you all will likewise enjoy catching a glimpse into the goings on at the Arizona State Music […]
Guest Posts: State Conventions and Summer Music Workshops
Jennifer Foxx, a music teacher from Arizona, sent me a suggestion that over the summer I post guest blogs from those who attend their state conventions. I think this is a fabulous idea! It would also be great to include posts from those who attend summer music workshops and would like to contribute some notes […]
KMTA Conference – Beyond Scales and Hanon by Elizabeth M. Grace
Having previously suffered from an injury, Beth now presents workshops and works with many students to develop proper technique skills. I have previously been to several of her workshops and had students take a masterclass with her, so I know how incredibly helpful the principles are that she shares. They have greatly impacted my own […]
KMTA Conference – Stages of Talent Development by Randall Faber
This morning is off to a great start with Randall Faber presenting a session on “Stages of Talent Development.” The presentation is accompanied by an 18-page handout that I’m excited to read through after the conference. Dr. Faber began by positing that we can’t assume that a student is engaged in the lesson or what […]
