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The MusicLink Foundation is auctioning a Gibson Guitar signed by the members of Earth Wind & Fire. Also included are 2 VIP tickets plus backstage passes to any show remaining in 2010. Any child who has musical potential deserves the opportunity to nurture this talent to its full extent. Many children lack the chance to . . . → Read More: MusicLink Foundation Auctioning Signed Guitar  In this, Part 2 of our series in thinking out of the lines about preparation for classical era repertoire, we will look at examples of early steps to harmony, form, passagework, accompaniment patterns, articulation, and slow movements. Be sure and check out the previous posts in the series. As always, I hope that you can . . . → Read More: Methods to Conversation & Balance: The Classical Era Part 2 In this edition of SuiteLinks: 25 years of piano tuning at the Newport Jazz Fest, Messiaen for 2 pianos, two long lost pianos found, interactive piano art, and more! Mozart Piano Discovered Interactive Piano Art in Cincinnati Composer Kevin Olson to head USU Youth Conservatory Jazz Pianist Fred Hersh Babe Ruth’s Long Lost Piano Piano . . . → Read More: SuiteLinks: August 7 Brad is a Thinker Brad values logic and organization. He has difficulty reviewing musical performances, creative work or prose because of their subjective nature. Brad excels at tasks such as theoretical analysis and the science of musical sound. Brad makes judgments based on principle and fairness. He is able to stand firm in his beliefs . . . → Read More: Learning Styles: Thinking ~ Feeling I feel like the posts are getting crowded by all the separate posts linked to news articles and reviews. So, from now on, I will put them all in one post once or twice a week. In this post: a look at a piano prodigy, images of women as presented on album covers, a take . . . → Read More: SuiteLinks: August 3 Here is the next post in our series about thinking out of the lines as we use method books–about looking further than notes, rhythm, and technique to aurally and physically laying the foundation for the demands of intermediate and advancing repertoire. Students are often very familiar with several classical era selections. The most infamous is . . . → Read More: Methods to Conversation & Balance: Classical Style Part 1 A poignant piano story from 1944 Brussels. Keep the tissues close by. I love humorous demonstrations that make theory real. Here’s a link to a funny video illustrating Bloom’s levels of learning through scenes from the film Pirates of the Caribbean. Enjoy!  |
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