Don’t forget that the deadline for the 40% sale of selected categories expires December 31st! Visit this post for details on what’s on sale. In addition, Hal Leonard books on Facebook has a code posted that will give you free […]
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Rush to your local Target and you might find what I did this morning: 50% off these adorable Christmas music ornaments for next year. Regular price is $2 each. I also found but did not buy some gold Noel ornaments
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Here are a few opportunities for composers: 2011 McKnight Visiting Composer Residencies The American Composers Forum is pleased to announce the 2011 McKnight Visiting Composer Residencies. The application deadline isMarch 26, 2011 (postmark). Funded by the McKnight Foundation, this annual
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In a recent Wall Street Journal article, Sue Shellenbarger wrote about what makes kids creative. In the article, “A Box? Or a Spaceship? What Makes Kids Creative?” Shellenbarger gives excellent suggestions for parents on helping their children think creatively, make
I am preparing to give a few workshops about motivating students to play more musically. My thesis has been that learning to listen and love a wide range of musical and non-musical sounds is one of the secrets to producing
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If you belong to any of the online piano teacher forums, you will know what I mean when I say that I have benefited from so many wonderful ideas that have been shared in this venue. What’s been interesting to
Anyone interested in creativity and imagination will find some very useful posts on the blog of Derek Sivers. Derek is a musician and was the founder of CDBaby which became the largest seller of independent music on the web. Since
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Since we’re on the theme of Christmas activities this week, I thought I’d share about a way to help your students with sight-singing and melodic dictation. Last week, I used these cards as a waiting room activity for my older
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Recently, a reader asked me how I use my snowman flashcards (Download them FREE below). So, I thought I’d re-post an article I wrote last year about how I use them: Since winter is just around the corner and in
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Natalie from Music Matters Blog has written a review, or rather played a review of my American Portraits books. Visit her blog if you’d like to hear a few clips of her performance of these pieces. In addition, Hal Leonard
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