I recently came across a new website that offers a variety of free rhythm training tools developed by a pianist (Matt) for beginning music students. It works on desktops and mobile devices and includes quite the collection of different kinds of training tools – some better than others. I like that it is very simple […]
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And We’re Off!
Last night’s September Surprise was a blast! I officially introduced and launched this year’s practice incentive theme – AD ASTRA: a journey to the stars. Here are a few highlights from the occasion: My small, but dedicated studio of students and parents convened for the evening. (Plus, my creative husband who helped with lots of […]
Piano Key Name Flashcards Added to Monster Collection of Music Flashcards
Thanks to a wonderful suggestion from Music Matters Blog reader, Michelle, I’d added a complete set of Piano Key Name Flashcards to the new Monster Collection of 871 Music Flashcards (so I guess we’re up to 883 music flashcards now!). These are included in the downloadable package now, but for those of you who have […]
Save $5 Off the Brand New Monster Collection of 871 Music Flashcards!
This monster collection of perhaps the world’s largest set of music theory flashcards includes notes on treble and bass clefs, including sharps and flats; intervals – both distance and quality in different sets; key signatures; triads – whether major triads, minor triads, diminished triads, or augmented triads – in both root position and inversions. All together, the set includes 871 flashcards, organized into 29 different sets for easy viewing if you want to work on them digitally on a mobile device or if you want to print them for hands-on learning and practice.
World of Wonder Practice Incentive Theme Giveaway!
Are you looking for some inspiration for your studio for the coming year? Something to ignite your students’ imagination and motivate them to work toward specific musical goals? Developing a yearly practice incentive theme is one of the best things we’ve ever done in our studio! This gives us a framework to work within from […]
Tabs Full of Treasure
Does anyone else here have a tabs problem? You know, where you have 400 tabs open at once because there’s so much great information out there and so many resources to check into that you don’t want to forget about any of it? I know I can’t be the only one! Well, instead of keeping […]
