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 […]
Resources
Free Online Rhythm Training Tools
I recently came across a new website that offers a variety of free rhythm training tools developed by a pianist (Matt) for beginning music students. It works on desktops and mobile devices and includes quite the collection of different kinds of training tools – some better than others. I like that it is very simple […]
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 […]
Introducing the New Top Music Marketplace
If you’ve been around the music education community for any length of time, you know that it consists of some of the most incredibly talented and creative and committed and productive individuals you will ever find! Much like Karen Koch did years ago with her Music Educators Marketplace (now owned by Keys to Imagination), Tim […]
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 […]
Piano Key Name Flashcards Added to Monster Collection of Music Flashcards
Thanks to a wonderful suggestion from Music Matters Blog reader, Michelle, I’d added a complete set of Piano Key Name Flashcards to the new Monster Collection of 871 Music Flashcards (so I guess we’re up to 883 music flashcards now!). These are included in the downloadable package now, but for those of you who have […]
