After a long hiatus, I’m excited to be back to posting on Music Matters Blog (though I anticipate it will be much more sporadic than before!). The New Year is in full swing, and I’m thrilled to be entering it with an incredible husband, four wonderful children, a studio full of amazing families, and an […]
Teaching
Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder…?
Thanks to all of you who have e-mailed, texted, or left comments to find out how I’m doing. I am so grateful for each of you! Just so you know, I did not drop off the face of the earth. I wish I had time to write the whole story (stay tuned for the book! […]
Music Rhythm Activities that Focus on a Steady Beat
I appreciated this list of ideas from the latest Making Music Fun! eNewsletter: Entry Kentry – A Musical Passing Game Jump the Hoop – A Steady Beat Game Touchdown – Steady Beat/Math Fact Game The Wee Little Scare – Steady Beat Game
Friday Film Find
Collaborative music at its finest! Thanks to my friend and colleague, Judy, for sending me this fun and inspiring video!
Studio Trailers Category Added to Community
After posting about Beth’s studio trailer last week, I thought it would be great to start a category in the Community section of Music Matters Blog for Studio Trailers. I already added one additional [super cool!] one from Jennifer Foxx about her studio practice incentive theme last year. If you have one you’d like to […]
A Piano Teacher’s First Lesson Plan
Even though I’ve switched over to primarily using Piano Safari as my beginning method for new piano students, it’s still really helpful to gather other ideas and perspectives for introducing new students to piano lessons. The Fabers have put together a step-by-step First Lesson Plan for their My First Piano Adventures series. I really appreciate […]
