Philosophically Speaking
My colleague Elaine tells of the teacher who was asked about her teaching philosophy during a certification exam and answered, "Oh, I teach the Alfred method." Methodology and philosophy are…
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.…
A Romantic Accusation
“You’re a romantic!” said my teacher in a surprised voice, as though this explained everything he found perplexing about me. I had never been accused of being anything but a…
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…
A Little Technical Cheer
Ok girls and boys, it’s football season and in this grand tradition let's do a little cheering! Give me a D! Give me an E! Give me an E! Give…
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…
Essential Skills for the Transferring Developing Pianist: Part 3
This just in from QoTS: the third installment of essential skills that most middle intermediate to advanced transfer students would do well to develop. Memory 101 Use theory to help…
Essential Skills for the Transferring Developing Pianist: Part 2
I have been dubbed QoTS (OK, you had to be there--alternatively you can read the first post on this subject). Here is the second installment of essential skills that most…