Technology Thursday: What you need to know about microphones – part 3

November 5, 2017Leave a comment

Great thoughts for singers to think of when preparing for concerts!

Forte Free Giveaway

September 2, 2017September 2, 2017Leave a comment

Only for a very limited time... Your Free Notation Software Get FORTE 8.5 Basic for free (regular price $24) http://www.fortenotation.com/en/giveaway

How to Practice Effectively

March 5, 2017June 27, 2017Leave a comment

"Mastering any physical skill takes practice". This interesting article and video from TED-Ed can be found at this link. It explains how practice can effect the inner workings of our brains. Enjoy!

Practice Challenge

December 11, 2016June 27, 2017Leave a comment

Are you ready? This is the last week of the practice challenge. Get those hats filled in for every time that you practice to win the challenge. You've still got a week left to add some extra practice time to your total. Winners will be announced during the Christmas Holiday! Let's get on that instrument … Continue reading Practice Challenge

Music Notation Give Away

August 31, 2016Leave a comment

Imagine composing your own music and being able to see the written version. There are many software programs that will give you the tools to do just that! Forte Notation is one of those programs that are easy to use. And they are temporarily having a free Give Way of the basic App. Usually FORTE Basic … Continue reading Music Notation Give Away

Digital Sheet Music

April 9, 2016June 27, 2017Leave a comment

What is better than having instant access to the music that you want to play? I love the accessibility of the digital download sites. You have instant downloads - and - you can load it on your tablet to use during lessons. This is great for sight reading exercises, but also when trying to find … Continue reading Digital Sheet Music

Concert of April 5

April 5, 2016June 27, 2017Leave a comment

Tonight's concert was spectacular!! All students performed so very well. I am so proud to have helped to develop such great musical talent!

The Overtone Series

March 16, 2016March 16, 2016Leave a comment

Have you ever wondered how the scales that we use in music were developed? These scale notes are used in our everyday music. They also define the chords that we use when harmonizing a melody. I've found this following video and its' accompanying videos to give a clear explanation and understanding of this scientific fact. Please … Continue reading The Overtone Series

Practising without the Piano

March 14, 2016March 16, 2016Leave a comment

Great ideas to practice on the bus, at your desk and more!

My most recent article for the Piano Professional Magazine (a publication for piano teachers, published three times a year by EPTA or the European Piano Teachers Association), focuses on working away from the instrument and using the mind to aid learning in a variety of different ways. You can read the original article by clicking on the link at the end. I’ve also added a downloadable practice PDF sheet, 10 Tips for Working without the Piano, which can be printed out for students (at the end of this article). I hope you find it of interest.

Practising without an instrument. Just how helpful can this be? To some it might appear a rather curious concept, but as teachers, we know it’s a universally popular practice tool, and for countless pianists, a very effective method of learning.