When a giant figure like Steve Jobs dies, everyone feels a need to comment. Of course, writing or commenting often helps us process our grief and shock in sad moments like these. But, sifting through the volume of comments and
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I’m always reading articles on creativity and last week, I came across a quote about asking questions and curiosity. This obviously applies to parenting and teaching, but I wondered, “What does can this teach us as adults about how to
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MTNA has announced that grant applications are now available for the 2012 MTNA Teacher Enrichment Grants. The purpose of the Teacher Enrichment Grants is to provide assistance to music teachers for private study, specific college-level course work or other projects
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I bought a book last weekend called Art & Fear: Observations on the perils (and rewards) of artmaking. I have yet to determine if it’s a good book, but there have been a number of good points made that I
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The September edition of the MTNA eJournal is now available online. In this issue: “Playing With Music: How The Combination Of Traditional Pedagogy and Technology Creates A Generation Of Motivated Learners,” by Andrea McAlister, NCTM “Engaging, Accessible and Fresh: Ferruccio
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The next set of courses offered at the Piano Teachers School begin October 15th. The courses are taught by Kristin Yost who has written a number of posts for the Dollars and Sense part of the ComposeCreate® blog. These courses
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While this is not necessarily inspirational, it does remind me that it is normal if the process of composing is often difficult, tiring, and taxing. It also made me chuckle. Here is a reflection on writing from Gene Fowler: Writing
These aren’t just free, they’re fabulous! IMMusic Inc. has created 71 free jingles that you can use for practically anything you can think of! You could use them for presentations, commercials, collages of student pictures, etc. If you are needing
Kristin Yost has written numerous articles on this blog for the Dollars and Sense category. She has presented many national and local workshops on business issues and her infamous workshop How I Made $100k My First Year as a Piano
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Yes indeed, the adorable yet crazy looking Tarsier, Jerboa Jumping Mouse, Bonnet Monkey, and many other are coming soon! They’re a part of the new rhythm resource that your students are going to love! We’re just working on making it
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Merry to Moody:
Holiday music for everyone!
Tired of the usual holiday music?This free webinar is just for you! Lots of new, original, and classic holiday, winter, and seasonal music will wow your students onto the bench! And you'll love the new audience participation piece as well!
