I was wondering if anyone has dealt with a student with arthritis before? My 8-year old student has severe arthritis and has trouble with pedaling and smooth wrist movements. I find it difficult to know how much to correct and how much to let go. Also, is this something I could notify a judge in […]
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Learning Music Effectively Podcast
Michael Griffin, of the Music Education World website, is busily preparing for the release of another book. The topic is Learning Music Effectively, and with his wealth of experience and expertise, I’m sure this will be a great resource for music teachers and students alike! Get a glimpse into the contents of the book and […]
Ear Training Quiz
As I mentioned yesterday, I’ve been thinking about doing a listening/music appreciation-based practice incentive theme next year. For that reason, I was especially interested when I received an e-mail a few weeks ago from EasyEarTraining.com alerting me to their site and the resources they offer. I’ve just perused the site briefly so far, but it […]
Free Music Listening Worksheet
Another teacher recently sent me an e-mail asking if I have a listening worksheet that I use with my students. Well, yes…and no. I have a listening worksheet that I used to use with my students. Does that count? 🙂 I dug through my files and uploaded this free Music Listening Worksheet in case anyone […]
Monday Mailbag – Questions from Students
I wasn’t prepared for all the questions from my student as she sought to understand the “why” behind things, and I think I’ve overwhelmed her at times with my in-depth answers. I’m learning to sometimes say, “The reason ‘why’ is pretty complicated, but as you progress it will make more sense.” Is that OK? Do […]
Eliminate Bookkeeping Headaches
Well, it’s about time for my annual Music Teacher’s Helper sales spiel. 🙂 But instead of writing another review, I’ll let you watch the video that I produced for their recent testimonial contest. Plus, I’m super excited that they are getting ready to launch a completely revamped website! I love new things like this! Read […]