(part 1 of 4 from the article Sharing Talent with Others) Why should students be encouraged to play for other people? Part of the reward for learning a musical instrument is being able to share your talent with others! Performing certainly doesn’t come naturally to everyone, but there are things …
(The Lending Library posts are intended to highlight an item that I have purchased for my studio library. I am happy to loan these items to you if you are interested in a closer look!) Animagicals: Music by Carol Diggory Shields Rhyming riddles and funny paintings pair animals and instruments. …
Ability equals knowledge plus 10,000 times. –Shinichi Suzuki Knowing the right way isn’t enough. It is very possible to know lots of things in a difficult-to-recall sort of way, or in a know-but-can’t-do sort of way. Review and repetition are the tools that turn the sand of knowledge into the …
(part 5 of 5 from the article How and Why We Review) How can we make practicing review songs more interesting? Play the …
(part 4 of 5 from the article How and Why We Review) What happens if we skip review? OK, let’s be honest here. …
Thanksgiving Break is next week. Monday students WILL have lessons on Monday, November 23. There will NOT be lessons on Tuesday the …
(part 3 of 5 from the article How and Why We Review) What should we review? Twinkles—The Twinkle variations contain the basic techniques …
(part 2 of 5 from the article How and Why We Review) Why should review be part of every practice? (continued from previous …
Classics for Kids is an extensive website that focuses on teaching kids about famous composers in fun ways. Highlights: On the Radio features …
(part 1 of 5 from the article How and Why We Review) Why should review be part of every practice? Success—Your student …
