Go Play! A free E-Book by Catherine Shefski
I just finished reading Super Sad True Love Story by Gary Steyngart. It is a 1984ish, satirical picture of what can happen when all of our information is distributed through…
Very Inspiring Words: Practice. Then Practice Some More
My colleague Rachel Day Velarde posted this in her Twitter feed. I thought these words so inspiring that they deserved a post of their own. From Wolf Trap Opera: Practice.…
Presenting Music Education Resources: 200+ Theory Worksheets & Handouts
Wow! I learned something new to help my students with major scale construction today! I’ve been around the musical block a few times myself but I have never encountered this…
Goal Oriented Practice by Gretchen Saathoff
In her new E-book, Goal-Oriented Practice: How to Avoid Traps and Become a Confident Performer, Gretchen Saathoff has given us a thoughtful collection of practice ideas, tips, and insights in…
Take a Moment and Breathe
Today's edition of Reading Music Daily (there's a link under Blogs Etc. in the right column on this page) included this series of articles on Flow Breathing by David H.…
SuiteVideos: The Return
In this SuiteVideos: opera, piano duos, commercials, a surprising lullaby, comedy, and more! What happens when friends make a commercial for you Operas in 10 minutes Satie meets Brubeck Madden…
Andras Schiff: Complete Beethoven Sonata Lecture Series- Haydn too!
Pianist András Schiff has completed his monumental lecture recital series covering all 32 of Beethoven's piano sonatas. This is a great resource for all: students, teachers, performers, & avocational players.…
SuiteVideos
You might be amused by these videos all involving pianos--played in novel ways, smashed, & blown up. Suite! What happens to bad trades Nora the piano cat English Trebuchet Superglue…