I am posting the rest of my student entries for the Cartoon Motive Contest that we are currently having. These are the pictures of characters that did not win, but obviously were worthy of accolades! Congratulations to all my students […]
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Last week, I had the privilege to attend and present a Hal Leonard Showcase with Jennifer Linn at the TMTA convention. I wanted to say what a privilege it was to meet and make so many Texas friends!! As I told
For all of my students, I am posting the winning cartoon characters that you chose today at your group lesson. Congratulations to Sarah and Michael for winning the art contest. I am so excited about posting the rest of the fabulous
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I think interesting rhythms are a great “hook” that composers can use in their music. Hemiola just happens to be one of my favorite rhythmic tools. Several of my students have been studying rhythmic dictation in 6/8 timing and we have been
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Prima music is advertising that they will be having all kinds of sales this summer! These sales look as though they will be lasting about 2 weeks. Currently, these items are on sale through June 15th: Developing Artist Series 40-50%
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Writing lyrics can be a tricky thing for composers. Recently, I found some great articles and presentations on writing lyrics. 8 Cures for Lyric Writer’s Block If you ever plan to write lyrics, you should make watching these next few
If you do not have a large music store in your area, I know it can be difficult to choose music for your students when you cannot preview the music. Valerie, from Dollarhide Music Center (in Pensecola, Florida), has made a
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T. Scott Gilligan, the general counsel for MTNA, has written a great article on copyrights for the independent music teacher. Included in the article is a discussion of what is legal to post on youtube, making arrangements for your students,
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I have a student who has a bit of trouble tracking rhythms, often pausing between measures. I recently introduced eighth notes to him and we worked for a number of weeks on tapping these eighth note rhythm drills. I then developed
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If you belong to the Texas MTA and are planning on going to the convention in Arlington June 10-13, will you please email me to let me know? I am going to be at your convention and I’d love to meet
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How to Revolutionize Rhythm in Your Studio
Learn how this rhythm curriculum gets rhythm IN students' bodies so it comes OUT in ALL their music! See why "It’s the best resource out there for teaching rhythms" and get your students "exponentially improving!"
