Years ago I was given an iPad mini as a birthday gift, partially at my request because I wanted to use it in my studio. To my surprise, it mostly sat on a shelf and collected dust, so I eventually gave it away. So even though I’ve been eyeing the new iPads for a while, […]
Technology Tips
Recovering from Finale’s Disastrous Announcement and Giving Dorico a Try
Are any of you long-time Finale users like me? When I purchased a new laptop a number of years ago that would require purchasing a new version of Finale, I thought I would try foregoing the purchase to save some money and opted to just use MuseScore instead. That decision didn’t last long. I needed […]
PocketPiano is Here!
A whole piano that fits in your backpack? Yes, please! This new ultra-portable PocketPiano 2 was unveiled at NAMM 2024 and looks super cool! As long as you can make do without the highest C on the keyboard, this piano will let you take all your practicing on-the-go. It even comes with a damper pedal. […]
Win the AnyTune Pro+ Music App
In response to my recent post about the wonderful AnyTune app, Tony contacted me with several codes for the AnyTune Pro+ version of the app (a $14.99 value)! I know I’ve just barely scratched the surface of the capabilities of this app, so I’m excited to check out the Pro version. I’m also giving away […]
Anytune App
At a recent Dennis Alexander workshop sponsored by our local music teachers association, Dennis mentioned that Anytune app. Maybe I’ve been living under a rock when it comes to new apps, but I had never heard of this one, and boy, have I been missing out! Anytune is a free app that enables you to […]
New Free Document with Links to Custom Levels on the Note Rush App
Note Rush is one of the best apps I’ve found to help students develop their note identification skills. It has a simple, clean interface that is intuitive. And one of the best features is the ability to customize a level and share it with your student so that you can have them work on learning […]
