I have used a random number generator and the winners of the Tangy Tango giveaway are: 28 – Suzanne 16 – Betsy Congratulations Suzanne and Betsy! 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!). 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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If you are looking for a flashy recital piece for a Level 1 student, Hal Leonard has just published a new piece of mine called Tangy Tango. This piece is perfect for the showy student or the student who
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Help Student Composers: Find Something Positive to Say This is the second article in the Composition Corner series in which we discuss tips on working with students on composition. See What Do You Want Me to Do? Today’s tip concerns
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I’m sure I am not the only creative who has had a great idea, told myself that I would remember it for later, promptly forgot it, and then bemoaned the fact that I did not take time to write it
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This week, I am celebrating the launch of the new ComposeCreate store by offering $5 off the Sight Reading Practice pieces. These pieces are designed to help your students prepare for the Kansas Music Progressions test, the Washington Musicianship Auditions
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Composition Corner will return next week as there is a big sale on the Sight Reading Practice Tests starting at 8:00 a.m. CST today. Stay tuned…
When you have finished a real effort of a major book [or music], you cannot start a major book the next day. At least you cannot start more than the first few pages. I usually make a start and then
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Merry to Moody:
Holiday music for everyone!
Tired of the usual holiday music?This free webinar is just for you! Lots of new, original, and classic holiday, winter, and seasonal music will wow your students onto the bench! And you'll love the new audience participation piece as well!
