Several weeks ago, I shared a few things I gleaned from the magazine, Listen. After the particularly interesting article with documentarian, Phil Grabsky, I was eager to get my hands on DVDs of In Search of Beethoven and In Search of Mozart. Seventh Art Productions graciously sent me a couple copies for review and I […]
Resource Reviews
Review and Giveaway of The Shape of Music by Jenni Fansler
Several months ago, a Music Matters Blog reader sent me an e-mail with a reference to a series of piano books for very young children called, The Shape of Music, by Jenni Fansler. I contacted the author about the books and she kindly sent me a couple of review copies to look over. I am […]
Review and Giveaway of Two Cool Music Apps!
When I got my new iPod Touch, there were several music apps at the top of my list. Here are two of them: Scales & Modes I have to admit, as a very visual person the first thing that attracted me to this app was the beautiful design. But if all it does is look […]
Review and Giveaway of Harp CD by Alicia Felts-Wedertz
The harp has long been recognized as one of the most soothing instruments. Remember the biblical account of Israelite King Saul and how he hired David to come play the harp to calm his spirit? In this newly released CD, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus, Alicia Feltz-Wedertz gives listeners a chance to experience the same […]
Review and Giveaway of The Color Collection by Rebekah Maxner
If there is one thing I love it’s color! My studio is full of color, and I can’t think of a more exciting collection of pieces than this one Rebekah Maxner (composer of the fabulous Old MacDonald Had the Blues piano book) has put together devoted just to color! Let me introduce you to…The Color […]
Review and Giveaway of Talent to Treasure by Marcia Washburn
A second-generation piano teacher with many years of experience, Marcia Washburn sets out to help aspiring music teachers get started on the right foot in her book, Talent to Treasure: Building a Profitable Music Teaching Business. Many of the tips and principles she shares are ones that I had to learn the hard way! Although […]
