Sheila was so kind to alert me to my egregious error on the Christmas Pieces Flashcards. The last example, Away in a Manger, was set in a 4/4 time signature instead of 3/4. I have corrected the original file, so […]
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Name that Christmas Tune I’m always looking for a good way to help my students do well on melodic dictation. At our most recent group lesson, I used these Christmas Pieces Flashcards for a “Challenge!” game. How to play “Name that
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Bradley Sowash, an excellent jazz musician and educator, was one of the composers that corresponded with me this summer about teaching composition to kids. Bradley shared with me that he thought specific assignments with specific parameters were helpful in working
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When I interviewed many prominent pedagogical composers on teaching composition to children, several of them had some wonderful things to say. I thought I’d share one of the quotes from our correspondence: I feel strongly that piano teachers should encourage their
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Don’t forget the free CD offer that is available until Saturday, November 7th! Order the All is Calm, All is Bright Christmas piano book and receive the CD for free. See this post for details. You can read 6 detailed
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In the Composition for Kids lecture, I mentioned having a “Theme and Variations Challenge” to encourage students to compose. In my studio, we are currently having a “Theme and Variations Challenge” to the Christmas tune, Jingle Bells. Last week in our group
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Last year my Christmas book, All is Calm, All is Bright was published by Augsburg Fortress. This book contains 13 carols arranged for solo piano and are perfect performance pieces for recital, church, or personal enjoyment. The level is late
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Since winter is just around the corner and in many places already here, I thought I’d point out some seasonal flashcards on the ComposeCreate® website. I use these types of activities while my students are waiting on siblings or during
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Piano Technicians Guild The Piano Technicians Guild (PTG) is dedicated to providing continuing education for piano technicians. Their commitment to continuing education also includes the credentialed professional piano teaching community. To that end, the PTG is pleased to announce the
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Introducing Sharps and Flats I had a few students who were I needed to think about introducing sharps and flats to this week. I’ve noticed that some of my students get confused with which is which, so I inquired on the
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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!
