I had to share this precious photo sent to me by a “music mom”. I am sure this little student was overcome with exhaustion after a particularly productive practice session. I wonder if she was dreaming of playing at Carnegie Hall?
How many songs do you have tucked in your head? From the tapes and CDs (or in my case, 8 tracks and records!) you listened to as a child, to the songs played on the family stereo while your mom or dad worked around the house, to the songs that played on the radio while…
Moms and dads are awesome safety nets. We are always trying to stay two steps ahead of our children, anticipating every wayward stride and guiding them back onto the right path where they will remain unharmed, happy and void of all discomfort or frustration. That is our job right? To care for and protect…well sometimes…
Dust off those keys! Make a schedule for “play” You know, you should play almost every day! Clean out your bag…if you haven’t quite yet, There are more goodies coming from your teacher I bet. Wiggle your fingers and work out the creaks Warm up your singing voice, to avoid any squeaks and when the…
Away in a Manger, Jingle Bells, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Silent Night, O Come All Ye Faithful, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus. When I reflect on Christmases past, some of my fondest memories are anchored by those well loved Christmas carols. Not just hearing them, but sharing them. As a very young…
Looking for a fun way to re-enrgize your young musician’s practice time? Check out these awesome apps for iphone or iPad. Music Quest. An app to motivate your child to play at the bench a little longer. My Note Games. Five awesome games that help children with note naming, identifying patterns by ear and transcribing! I…
Have you ever taken a good look at a piece of music…a really good look? It is made up of lines, dots, squiggles and a mish mosh of symbols….a beautiful piece of visual art that, when translated by the capable hands or voice of a musician, becomes an auditory treat….well, if it is translated correctly. Like…
