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 […]
Resource Reviews
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 […]
Review and Giveaway of Cool Songs for Cool Kids Volume 2 by Jerald Simon
Jerald Simon has been busy at work composing again! Actually, I don’t think he ever stops. 🙂 His popular Cool Songs for Cool Kids book is now joined by a second volume in the series (soon to be followed by a third, I hear…). Cool Songs for Cool Kids Volume 2 contains a variety of […]
Review and Giveaway of Recording on a Budget by Brent Edstrom
For years I wanted to learn the secret to making CD recordings of my students’ playing. I searched and searched on-line, talked with various techy people at workshops, and scoured bookstores looking for the answer. I knew there had to be a simple answer somewhere, but it eluded me at every turn. Then finally, one […]
