The anticipation of a New Year is always so exciting! However, with it comes the realization of expectations already left unmet and hopeful ideas yet untried. I was fully expecting to have my blog re-design ready to unveil by the first of the year, but it is nowhere close to being complete. My studio newsletter […]
Questions for Discussion
Monday Mailbag – Students Performing Without Teacher Knowledge
At a student’s lesson last week, he mentioned that he had performed a few pieces over the weekend for the public. I tried in my calmest, most interested (because I definitely was) tone to inquire as to the nature of the performance, who was there, WHAT did he play?!!! I’d really love to hear some […]
Question for Discussion
I received an e-mail from a friend in another city asking if I know anything about the Simply Music method of teaching. They are looking for a new teacher for their daughter, and a teacher they are considering switching to uses this method. Are any of you familiar with this method? Or do any of […]