Thanks to everyone who entered the drawing for the beautiful What Music Means to Me book. Â The winner of the giveaway is: #7 – Christine of The Monarch Music School Congratulations Christine. Â Please email me your address so that your […]
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Don’t forget to tell us what you think in the breakout session for Composition Corner. Â The subject is finding something positive and you can tell me what you would tell a student with a given melody in this post. Â I’d
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A good melody is one of the most important parts of a composition. Â Except in rare occasions, the composer wants their piece to make such an impression that the listener continues goes away from the piece with the melody filling
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Laura Ingalls Wilder was born on this day in 1867. Â She was a remarkable girl and woman and thousands of children are indebted to her for writing her family’s story down. Â She is one of the pioneer women who inspired
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Richard Rejino’s book What Music Means to Me was showcased at this year’s NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) conference. Â At the end of the conference, his book was chosen as the “Best In Show” and labeled as a “gotta
What Music Means to Me Project is a celebration of the value of music in education and quality of life. Â This project was started by Richard Rejino, a musician and photographer, in a most interesting way. Â You can read more
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I have used a random number generator and the winners of the Tangy Tango giveaway are: 28 – Suzanne 16 – Betsy Congratulations Suzanne and Betsy! Â Please email me your mailing address and I will send you your copy of
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This is the third article and our first “breakout session” in the Composition Corner series. Read Tip #1: What Do You Want Me to Do? and Tip #2: Find Something Positive before trying your hand at this activity. Teaching Composition:
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Don’t forget that I’m giving away 2 copies of “Tangy Tango” on Wednesday (AND there is an amazing product post and giveaway starting on Wednesday that you won’t want to miss!). Â See this post for information on all the ways
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Everything you do, everywhere you go, you can gather ideas. Train yourself to keep your eyes and ears open at all times. Tune in your sense of smell, your sense of taste. Keep all your sense acute and listening. Write
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The Great Fuzzy Event of 2026!
You will not believe what we released at this premier event! Four new Fuzzies solos, a new and FREE incentive program, summer ideas, new resources and so much more! Even the replay is super fun!
