As a musician I can tell you the only class I ever felt at home in was Music Class. Music class was where I received most of my positive reinforcement in elementary school and every student needs a place to be special. Music In Schools, This Is Why We Fight The reason we fight to
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Adult Piano Lessons – 3 Reasons Why You Should
Adult Piano Lessons This is for the adult who a few lessons as a kid and it didn’t really catch on then, but you’ve been dreaming and wishing that you actually stayed with those lessons. You may even have a keyboard or piano in your home and just sit down and try to play anything
Music Theory In Private Lessons
3 Reasons Music Theory Books Are Used In Private Piano Lessons Your piano teacher just brought 3 or 4 books to your piano lesson and your wondering; if they all look the same except for the name on the book, how different can it all be and what’s this theory book about about? Well,
Matt Owen – Guitar, Composition, Piano Lessons In Dallas TX
Guitar, Composition, and Piano Lessons In Dallas TX Piano Lessons In Dallas TX just got a little more fun! We’d like to introduce you to Matthew Owen, a Dallas native, received his Bachelors in Music from University of North Texas in May 2014. He teaches piano, guitar, music theory, composition, and music production. Guitar Lesson
Private Piano Lessons – The Golden Rule Of Teaching
Piano Lessons – Teachers Listen To Be Heard If you’re like most piano teachers you want to be heard by your students. You are trying to help someone learn how to play the piano and you have the answers. So why then is it sometimes difficult to get students to listen to the message in
ADHD Piano Lessons – Guiding Students
ADHD Piano Lessons Do you or someone you know have students with ADHD? Piano lessons are actually excellent for children with ADHD. Contrary to a classroom there are limited outside disruptions, no judgment or critique from classmates, and the child receives all of the attention. There are some things that music teachers can do to
Teaching Piano Students How to Improvise
This article is for piano teachers looking for ways to introduce improvisation into their students’ lessons and make the experience fun and successful. This week, I was very fortunate to be able to attend a program on the “Art of Improvisation” conducted by Jeffrey Chappell—a true expert on the subject. As a piano teacher
Perfect Your Piano Posture
This article has quick tips for piano students of any level to assess their posture at the piano and establish a sitting position at the instrument that encourages good technique. Piano Posture When I think back on elements of good posture at the piano, I remember many important tips given to me by different instructors,
Time To FACE The Music
3 Tips To Make Reading Piano Music Easy FACE- Learning The Line and Space Notes of the Treble Clef Learning to read music is just one part of learning to play the piano but it’s a big part. Confidence in knowing music note names can help students in their piano lessons by freeing them to
If You Look Like A Crab You’re Looking Good
You can tell when someone playing the piano has had piano lessons or not by watching their hands. Chances are if they aren’t using their thumbs they haven’t. When you play piano correctly your hands need to look like crabs walking on the beach. Playing The Piano – Let Your Fingers Do The Walking