By Leila Viss In March, 2020, we were unexpectedly handed a new script with a redefined reality. As music teachers, we’ve suffered the loss of most everything held dear: Interacting with students in the same room. Playing on or listening to quality instruments with genuine acoustic sound. Singing or playing shoulder to shoulder with a […]
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There’s nothing quite like music to lift our spirits when we need some cheering. Check out these 6 songs bound to inspire you and others to look for the good. And while you’re at it, see if you can learn a melody or harmony part on your favorite instrument. Happy Together – The Turtles This […]
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By Nicole Douglas Music is about connection. Connecting with the composer. Connecting with the instrument. Connecting our experience with the past. And at the heart of it all, our music teachers are the people who help us discover these connections. We are used to building connections by being in the same room with each other—we […]
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By Nicole Douglas One of my favorite things in life is talking with other music teachers. As we share our ups and downs, we feel that connection that music and teaching can bring—and it energizes us to share that connection with our students. The morning I got to meet with Sharon Ellam was a true […]
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It’s only been a few months into 2020, and it’s already been a crazy year! And although a lot has been put on hold for the last few months and there’s a new normal that’s been implemented for all of us, we need to remember that music will never be put on hold. To help […]
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Muscle memory may sound unfamiliar to most people, but that doesn’t change the fact that we are all relying on it heavily. This type of memory allows us to do most of our daily tasks pretty much unconsciously. Walking, eating, driving, and swimming are just some of the activities we can do without focusing too […]
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One of the best ways to help your child connect with others and their emotions is through music. Music can serve as a wonderful outlet for a child to express themselves through joy or pain, and also help children make lifelong connections to others through music. Connecting Music with Technology In our society today, there are […]
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By Gail Fischler We, music teachers, are experts at crafting creative lessons that bring concepts and skills to life for our students. But, what if we aren't in the same room during a lesson? And, what if the student is a young beginner? Our teaching skills can be sorely tested by either one of those […]
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Has Anyone Ever Told You, You Were Meant to Be a Teacher? It takes a lot to want to be a teacher, and even more to actually be one! When you were young, maybe you thought that being a teacher was really cool, or perhaps you connected with a teacher that helped you get through […]
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Is learning piano online better than taking in-person piano lessons? I’ve tried to figure this out myself by trying both, and I’ve found that there is no easy answer. Learning piano online vs with a teacher is very convenient, I’ll admit, but I’ve found out that I had been making a lot of mistakes that […]
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