This is the best matrix generator I have seen.  Easy to use! Another 12 tone Matrix Calculator that allows you to differentiate between absolute pitch method and the traditional method. Here is a good chord calculator for tonal harmony.  Choose the key on […]
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I am a woman of many interests (i.e. I get distracted a lot). Most of these interests have to do with creating things, but in the past I have had a hard time prioritizing these interests. Â The main reason was
Good to Great…What is your Hedgehog concept? Read More »
Every year, the American Composers Forum has a contest for a new Christmas carol to be written.  In April, they announce the instrumentation and prizes include $1000 and a performance to be recorded for national broadcast.  Visit American Composers Forum for
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This week, the Piano Explorer announced the winners of the 2009 Composition Contest. Â I’m thrilled to report that my student, Jana Heady won 1st place in the younger division and Nicole Jack won an Honorable Mention in the older division!
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Some students have an intense desire to compose, but just don’t know where to start. Â For these students, it is helpful to have a subject or topic for composing. Â Every year the Piano Explorer has a composition contest and
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The subject of teaching composition to children strikes fear in the heart of many independent music teachers. I think this is often because the IMT feels that they just don’t have the tools needed for such a task. It is
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Why should I teach my students to compose? Children are naturally creative. Â It’s one of the things that distinguishes us from other living species. Â The self-esteem and confidence of children thrive when they create something they know is a
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Hal Leonard has just launched the First Choice New Release Club for piano teachers.  I like several aspects of this club: 1.  It features music that the piano teacher is interested in: Hal Leonard Student Piano Library, Composer Showcase Collections, Phillip Keveren
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Laura Lowe has some great posts about what she learned at the 2009 MTNA convention on her Lowe Piano Studio Blog. Â I wish I had been there, but I love her summaries and have picked up a few new ideas
2009 MTNA Convention Blogging Read More »
 ChangeThis.com has a few great manifestos on creativity and how to generate good ideas.  14 Ways to Get Breakthrough Ideas is a particularly helpful manifesto for the composer.  Some of Mitch Ditkoff’s ideas are more applicable to the musician
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