Interested in learning more about the history of jazz? One of my favorite resources is Welcome to Jazz. You can check out my review of it here, or purchase the book on Amazon here.
Book of the Month: October 2021
As the weather changes and you find yourself more often inside, I hope that you'll take a moment to check out the recommendations below. "Books are a uniquely portable magic" that can lead us into deeper and more vibrant living! Students Allegro: A Magical Journey Through 11 Musical Masterpieces tells the story of a little …
Fun Fact Friday: The Violin
String instruments have been around for thousands of years. The violin itself has experienced numerous changes in design over the past several centuries. The final and most recent change occurred in the 19th century when larger auditoriums and violin virtuosos entered the scene. You can check out more of the violin's history here 🙂
Resource Roundup: October 2021
If your schedule is anything like mine has been lately, you want to walk into October with your teaching materials as planned as possible 🙂 Your students will be thrilled at the prospect of anything Halloween related showing up in their lessons, but it doesn't have to be complicated! Below you'll find my favorites for …
Fun Fact Friday: The Beatles
In other news, The Rolling Stones published an article in 2013 on the thirteen worst band names ... and The Beatles made the list.... "Before you start writing furious comments, stand back and think about this stupid band name." wrote Andy Greene. "The Beatles is a dumb pun. That's all. They took the idea of …
Practice With A Purpose: Inspire Your Students to Use Their Music for Good In the Coming Months
What else do students gain from lessons besides the skill of playing an instrument? The list is LONG. We could talk about perseverance, longer focus and attention span, problem solving abilities, a healthy one-on-one relationship with an adult other than mom or dad, fine motor skills, and the list goes on. Music has the unique …
Fun Fact Friday: The Eyes of Bach and Handel
They were also both born in Germany - a mere month apart. Although they knew each other's music, they never met.
To Do or Not To Do
To-do lists. The thought makes some of us cringe, while it fills others with joy. Maybe you’re the type that has them posted everywhere you turn. Maybe you keep a handy note open on your phone for your to do list. Maybe you’re the type that makes all the lists and then loses them. And …
Fun Fact Friday: Gospel Music
All music has roots. And as gospel music spread from the church venue to the streets, this vibrant musical style influenced all types of music in America - including what you hear on the radio today! Interested in learning more of the history behind it? Check out a timeline article here 🙂
Fun Fact Friday: Broadway
Did you also know that Broadway shows are reopening THIS week? There's a great lineup happening, and you can search for shows that are touring and in NYC 🙂 Check out the official list here!
Piano Possibilities 