A couple of weeks ago when school started back in session we kicked off the spring semester. Spring semester in my studio begins in January and goes through mid-May. This was the first year I implemented a spring semester kickoff. I do a fall semester kickoff each...
Fall Fun! For an inside look at what Creative Story Music Compositions is all about, you will want to watch this video. This is a studio/classroom license which means it is reproducible. Use with all your students!The purpose of the creative story will help reinforce your lessons for maximum learning and participation.
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It's back to school time, which means you will want some fun getting to know you activities in your arsenal. Getting to know our students help create a sense of belonging. It can help us when we are trying to figure out what music will motivate them. It also lets them...
The results are in and it looks like Aria will be keeping her name! She has her new superhero mask and she is ready to go! Thank you to those who submitted an idea. I decided to send a "SUPERize" to all of you who did. So check your email and I hope you enjoy! I will...
Back to school is just around the corner. For some much closer than others. Regardless when your fall semester begins, it will be here before we know it! I think it's important to get to know my students beyond the time I spend teaching them. I want to know what makes...
It's summer! The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, the pools are glistening and vacations are long overdue. So how do we keep students motivated to practice over the summer when what they really need is a break? Breaks allow us to re-energize, re-assess,...
*Affiliate links are included in this post. Practice! When you hear the word practice what is the first adjective you usually think about? Is it work, fun, boring, tedious, joyful? Practice, is usually a word that is usually dreaded among students. Yet, it is an...
For over 20 years now I have been holding summer camps in my studio. Matter of fact, I hold camps in my studio twice a year (December and May/June) because I find them so beneficial. If you ever toyed with the idea of running a summer camp, I would highly encourage...
Hi everyone! Can you believe it's August 1st! Wow! Summer has flown! I start lessons next week with our fall kickoff. Who else is starting back with fall semester soon? I wanted to let everyone know about a couple updates in the Magical Lute; A Musical Quest...
I wanted to feature the app that is a BIG part of The Magical Lute; A Musical Quest program for our Tech Tuesday. Aurasma is a free augmented reality app and is available on iOS devices and Android devices. Think Harry Potter technology! First you will want to be...
