One of my favorite things to do as a pianist is to play through new music. It’s so fun to pick up an unknown book and anticipate the gems that might be hidden within its pages! These delightful books, Waddle & Quack and Shimmer & Strut by Canadian composer Lynette Sawatsky contain many such gems. […]
Resource Reviews
And the Winner Is…
#3 – Merri – Congrats, Merri! You are the winner of the drawing for a free copy of the iBook Piano! I know you and your students will love it. For those who didn’t win or get in on the drawing, you can read the Music Matters Blog review of it here. It is well […]
Review of Listen: How Pete Seeger Got America Singing
17th century Scottish writer Andrew Fletcher purportedly wrote the following in a letter, “I said I knew a very wise man so much of Sir Christopher’s sentiment, that he believed if a man were permitted to make all the ballads he need not care who should make the laws of a nation, and we find […]
Activate the Brain!
I love to attend workshops or participate in courses that really make me think. You know, ones where the presenter shares fascinating research or information, and then you have to process it yourself and figure out what to do with that information, or how to apply it to your situation. Sometimes it’s also nice to […]
Mini Music Manual Review by Piano Teacher Resources
Chris Owenby, of PracticeHabits.co, has not only written a wonderful review of our Mini Music Manual, but has also made a special offer that anyone who purchases one by the end of today, April 22, will receive a free piece of sheet music from his shop! Wow, what a kind and generous offer! The Mini […]
Review and Giveaway of New Music by Composer Chris Owenby
When I’m selecting new music for my students the first criteria that it must pass is that I like the piece. I know, that’s probably a bit self-serving of me as a teacher, but I figure if I’m not excited about the music, then I’ll have a hard time encouraging the student to be excited […]
