Gina Trapani from Smarterware posted about a compilation of thoughts and inspirations that Seth Godin has put together for us to consider for the new year. Since several authors I enjoy reading were listed, I read a bit of the free […]
What Matters Now (some motivation for the new year) Read More »
This year, I noticed that the Piano Explorer did not specify the age brackets for their composition contest. So, I emailed the editor and asked her a few specific questions about this and other things. Here is her response: Question
Additional info on PE Composition Contest Read More »
The January issue of the Piano Explorer has arrived and the details of their annual composition contest are included. If you are a student in my studio, you can pick up your copy at your first lesson in January, but
PE Composition Contest Read More »
There have been a lot of questions lately about how the Hal Leonard First Choice club (new release club) is structured. It seems that since Hal Leonard is now distributing Nancy and Randall Faber’s materials, more teachers are interested in
Specs on the Hal Leonard First Choice Club Read More »
One teacher at the Kansas City workshop in November asked me this question on a comment card. I think this is a great question since at several points in my Composition for Kids lecture, I mention that I encourage doodling.Â
Question #6 – How Do You Deal with Constant Doodling? Read More »
If you have heard the Composition for Kids lecture, you have heard about the Theme and Variations challenge that I have suggested to “encourage creativity.” This last month, I challenged the students in my studio to create their own variation
Jingle Bells Variations Read More »
At Wendy’s Piano Studio, students recently submitted artwork for our Christmas Cover Art contest. The artwork was fabulous this year, so congratulations to all of you on being so skillful in your drawings. I have tallied the votes, and the
Christmas Cover Art Winners (Please vote again) Read More »
Jennifer Linn, the manager of the Hal Leonard educational piano department, has written an informative letter to interested teachers concerning the newly acquired distribution rights of the Faber materials.   In this letter, she explains a bit about how the Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard Piano Manager Comments on Faber Distribution Read More »
Here is the press release I just received from FJH concerning the selling of the Faber catalogue. On November 30, 2009, The FJH Music Company Inc. (“FJH”) announced the sale of the Piano Adventures® catalog and other publications written by
FJH Press Release Read More »
Prima music is offering 25% off everything until December 8th! This includes my Easy Hymn Solos, Twister, and the new Level 1 piece I haven’t yet announced! Just type in Wendy Stevens to the search box and choose the search
Prima Music Sale – 25% off everything till 12/8 Read More »
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