A good melody is one of the most important parts of a composition. Â Except in rare occasions, the composer wants their piece to make such an impression that the listener continues goes away from the piece with the melody filling […]
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Richard Rejino’s book What Music Means to Me was showcased at this year’s NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) conference. Â At the end of the conference, his book was chosen as the “Best In Show” and labeled as a “gotta
What Music Means to Me Project is a celebration of the value of music in education and quality of life. Â This project was started by Richard Rejino, a musician and photographer, in a most interesting way. Â You can read more
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This is the third article and our first “breakout session” in the Composition Corner series. Read Tip #1: What Do You Want Me to Do? and Tip #2: Find Something Positive before trying your hand at this activity. Teaching Composition:
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Don’t forget that I’m giving away 2 copies of “Tangy Tango” on Wednesday (AND there is an amazing product post and giveaway starting on Wednesday that you won’t want to miss!). Â See this post for information on all the ways
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If you are looking for a flashy recital piece for a Level 1 student, Hal Leonard has just published a new piece of mine called Tangy Tango. Â This piece is perfect for the showy student or the student who
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Help Student Composers: Find Something Positive to Say This is the second article in the Composition Corner series in which we discuss tips on working with students on composition. See What Do You Want Me to Do? Today’s tip concerns
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This week, I am celebrating the launch of the new ComposeCreate store by offering $5 off the Sight Reading Practice pieces. Â These pieces are designed to help your students prepare for the Kansas Music Progressions test, the Washington Musicianship Auditions
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Composition Corner will return next week as there is a big sale on the Sight Reading Practice Tests starting at 8:00 a.m. CST today. Â Stay tuned…
This is the first of the articles in our new Composition Corner. Many teachers have told me that they do not feel equipped to teach composition. They feel that they do not have the tools that they need to critique
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