Writing Lyrics
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
Piano Teaching
Online Samples of NFMC Pieces
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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Copyrights and Music Teachers
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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2-Handed Rhythm Drills
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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Attention TMTA Teachers…
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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Summer Conventions and Workshops
Are you feeling isolated as a music teacher? Are you on the verge of burnout? If so, a summer pedagogy workshop might be just the thing you need to energize your teaching! I know that I am always energized when
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Getting Your Kids to Practice
Marci Pittman, an Independent Music Teacher from California, recently informed the teachers on the Yahoo Piano Teacher forum about a great article called “Getting Your Kids to Practice.” This article contains some wonderful tips for parents to use in assisting
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New Eighth Note Rhythm Drills
I have a few students who are learning eighth notes for the first time. I wanted to give them a series of eighth note worksheets to tap and count at home, but realized that there was only 1 posted on
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Newsletter Gets a Facelift
If you are on my newsletter mailing list, you will have received the new newsletter today. I hope this new format is more enjoyable to read and more helpful in the information it presents. If you have not signed up for
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Twister on the 2011 Federated List!
My piece Twister is now in the new 2011-2013 Federation of Music Clubs Bulletin! It is on page 12 and is in the Primary Class II Piano Solo category. This piece is an “easier than it sounds” audience pleaser and
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