More on Memory
Well, the controversial topic of playing from memory got a lot of reads in the last two weeks. I was excited that so many of you commented on the blog post: Controversial Things We Don’t Discuss: Memorizing. As a matter […]
Tips and Tricks for Upcoming Composition Contests
I know there are a number of states that have composition contests around this time of year. Last year I was privileged to judge the Texas MTA contest with Melody Bober and David Karp. This year, I get to hear
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Women Composers: Composition Competitions
If you are a woman composer and are looking for some competitions that are not restricted especially to younger composers, then take a look at what the International Alliance for Women in Music has to offer: The IAWM holds an
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Guess the Name First & Get it Free! Update on RM2
Many of you have been asking when the 2nd book of Rhythm Menagerie is coming out, so I thought I’d give you an update. If you get bored with any of this, keep reading to the end because I’m offering
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Guess What! We Might Get to Meet at…
…this year’s National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy! I’m so excited to tell you that I’ve been invited to share two presentations at this year’s conference. I love to present, but more than that, I love to meet and be around
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Controversial Things We Don’t Discuss: Memorizing Music
Okay, I’ve been thinking and wrestling with a controversial idea about memorizing music for years now and have decided that I’m just going to have to confess what I decided. Now I know that I may risk harsh criticism from
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My 2013 Teaching Aid Discovery
It seems like every year I discover some kind of amazing new teaching tool. Last year it was the Eggspert. The year before that it was the erasable highlighters that really work! As you know, I am an office-supply junkie and love
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Are You a Workaholic Piano Teacher?
As we begin thinking about personal resolutions for the new year, we might also want to think about resolutions we might need to make as a piano teacher. The Clavier Companion blog is featuring an article I recently wrote for
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Merry Christmas
You’ve probably noticed that I’ve already been taking a bit of a blogging break for the month of December! Well, it’s all a part of the new “I’m refusing to be a workaholic Wendy” that you’ll read more about on
Join the Conversation on Thursday!
This event has already occurred, but you can still view the questions and answers posted here. Clavier Companion is featuring ComposeCreate.com and Rhythm Menagerie this Thursday at Noon, EST. If you would like to ask a question or just see
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