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It’s All About the Mouthpiece & Reed: Finding the Right Ones for Your Students
The mouthpiece and reed combination in clarinets and saxophones is critical to the success or…
Supercharge Your Music and Media Education with Modern Hardware Devices
Today’s high-tech hardware devices are filled with beneficial technologies for music and media education. Designed…
Make Piano Fun Again: Incorporating MIDI Technology into Your Curriculum
I am a classically-trained pianist who had “traditional piano lessons” growing up. I majored in…
Tone and the Young Brain
During practice as well as lessons, children must balance a number of complex processes. These…
What is the Dalcroze Method?
Most music teachers use what are known as method books. Method books are like textbooks…
Preparing Your Students for Solo and Ensemble Festivals
The most wonderful (aka stressful) time of the year is quickly approaching for many music…
What Are the Best Methods for Teaching the Piano?
Selecting the best piano teaching method can be a daunting task, especially if you’re a…
Success With the Young Guitar Student
I have been teaching guitar for over 30 years, and through those years I have…
Stress Free Tips for Wrapping Up the School Year
So, you’ve completed all your end-of-year performances and summer is right around the corner. While…