At NCKP this year, there was a new feature called Ped xi. Â This session was supposed to mimic the “ideas worth spreading” mantra of the TED talks. Â Since I love many of the TED talks, I attended these sessions and […]
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This month, I have asked my students to fill out a form about what they would like to improve over the next year. Â I originally just asked them to finish this statement, “This year in piano, I would like to
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I’ve been on vacation in the least few weeks consisting of long trips as well as short day trips. Â It’s been a wonderful time to get away and recharge! One of the things I picked up while we were gone
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It’s almost time for the yearly event from Office Max: everything you can fit in the paper bag for 20% off. Â I’m quite the office supply fanatic, so I always love this sale. Â The sale runs Sunday, August 14th through
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Thank you to all who entered your name in the drawing for Scatterbrained Scarecrow. Â I enjoyed reading what you all do for your fall recitals and I appreciate your interest and your willingness to help spread the word about the
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The 40% off Hal Leonard offer has been extended to August 15th!  Here’s the info from the VIP page: Check out all the new music just in time for spring recitals. Order up to two copies of each of these specially selected publications
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At this time last year, there were a series of posts on ComposeCreate.com about products to purchase as you are “Preparing for Fall.” Â I’m a huge gadget and office supply fan, so I’d like to continue this series and tell
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I’m so excited to tell you about my new piece, just in time for your fall programs! Â It’s called Scatterbrained Scarecrow and it’s a Level 3 piece with lots of fun rhythms, staccatos, and hand crossings. Â The most difficult rhythms
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I’m excited to tell you that an article of mine, ‘Tapping into Creativity” is being published in the August/September 2011 issue of American Music Teacher. It is on page 25-27 and contains a 1-minute teaching technique which can energize the
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This post is for all my piano students.  Here are this week’s lead sheets for the July Challenge: Michael: Week 4 – Lead Sheets Elementary Chloe, Bethany, Jana: Week 4 – Lead Sheets Intermediate Sarah and Nicole: Go to this website
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