April 28, 2017
By Dennis McCorkle I first have to state up front that I am neither a certified music therapist nor a medical practitioner. I am however a teacher with over fifty years’ experience, a parent with personal experience dealing with an emotionally challenged child, a Christian lay counselor, and have had tremendous results with learning […]
April 22, 2017
Written by Susan Lawrence As you know, there are so many strategies used in effective teaching. Recognizing the student’s lifestyle, schedule, and learning style is important in knowing what I can set for expectations. Students teach me about themselves. I am constantly adapting my teaching approach in order to keep the lessons moving in a positive […]
February 21, 2017
I have always loved the cool sounds of jazz or blues music. My Jazz, Rags & Blues series has been very popular with today’s young piano students. Many piano teachers have told me that these books have prevented “drop-outs” in their studios. Their students would be losing interest, but when given a jazz book, their […]
December 18, 2016
by: Donna Schwartz For many students and their families, Holiday breaks mean a break from everything school-related, even music practice. Some take a break because they want to get away from the stress of learning pieces for school. Others take a break because they feel like they have nothing to play. There’s no Band music […]
November 16, 2016
Hello fellow music educators! My name is Ariana Bina and I teach violin/viola and piano lessons in Austin, Texas. In this article I want to address an issue that many of you have probably encountered before–student boredom. All too often, young or beginner musicians tend to get uninterested and easily distracted. So, I am excited to […]
