I remember sitting at a restaurant in Austin, TX with a group of fellow MTNA conference attendees in 2006. Julie Knerr and Katie Fisher were among the group, and I sat with rapt attention as they flipped through pages of hand-drawn illustrations and notes while explaining the concept behind the new piano method they were […]
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Review of Prodigy Short Film
Within this short 7-minute film a pretty accurate picture is painted depicting the great hopes and expectations many parents have for their children. It also shows how many parents might have a dream for a child, but don’t recognize the fact that it takes time and investment from both themselves and the child (if they’re […]
Review of Twelve Magical Musical Masters by Yaacov Mishori
When my eye first caught a glimpse of the “Twelve Magical Musical Masters” book I thought it was a really neat idea! As someone who works a great deal with younger children and is also greatly influenced by music, I am always intrigued by toys and/or tools designed to teach children about the world of […]
Meet the New Music Matters Blog Review Editor
After looking for months at a stack of review items that I was eager to investigate, but never quite made it to the top of the priority list, I decided to enlist the assistance of my wonderful sister, piano student, friend, and fellow teacher, Naomi Wickham. Naomi has graciously agreed to take over as the […]
OnMusic Dictionary – A Great Resource for Musical Terms and Symbols!
In searching for some musical definitions for our group class (a.k.a. “e.p.i.c. Encounter”) this week, I came across the OnMusic Dictionary. What a great resource for quickly finding musical terms and symbols! I know I’ll be back here a lot!
Music Rhythm Activities that Focus on a Steady Beat
I appreciated this list of ideas from the latest Making Music Fun! eNewsletter: Entry Kentry – A Musical Passing Game Jump the Hoop – A Steady Beat Game Touchdown – Steady Beat/Math Fact Game The Wee Little Scare – Steady Beat Game
