Don’t you just love having a new book of beautiful piano solos to play?! One of my favorite things to do is sit down with a new collection of lyrical piano pieces and just lose myself in the music. Thanks to composer James Stevens, there are three more such collections available to pianists everywhere (Like […]
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Piano Lessons are Good for You and Your Brain
Here’s a great infographic that highlights how piano lessons are good for you and your brain: This would be fun to print and hang in the studio! HT: Encore Music Lessons
Free Giveaway of 44 Birthday Variations by Forrest Kinney!
Those of you who have been around here for a while know that my teaching philosophy and approach has been largely influenced by Forrest Kinney and his Pattern Play books and teacher workshops. I am excited to share that he has a new website and has been working on lots of projects to share with […]
Review of Fiddlewax Blue
Fiddlewax Blue is an interactive iPad or iPhone app developed by Alex Kumpf that allows the user to experiment with different chords and keys without a piano. The app has a variety of settings that you can change such as what instrument you use (preset or custom), what key you want to mess around in […]
Review of Black Key Blast by Wendy Stevens
Black Key Blast By Wendy Stevens Wendy Stevens has produced many music resources over the years, spanning from theory tests (which I personally benefited from), to piano music, rhythm books, and now one of her most recent products: Black Key Blast-a beginner pre-staff songbook. In this book you’ll find 6 upbeat and energetic pieces with […]
Review of Learning Strategies for Musical Success by Michael Griffin
Learning Strategies for Musical Success Michael Griffin has become quite a familiar name for Music Matters Blog readers. Just from the little I’ve been exposed to his work and the little I know about him, Mr. Griffin is a thoroughly impressive music educator and has definitely earned the recognition and promotion he’s received on the […]
