I’m always drawn to unique and creative ideas, so when I heard that composer Brock Chart had launched a new music subscription called Melodies Monthly, I knew I had to check it out. Having already enjoyed his composing style in the Five-Finger Jazz, Pop, and Rock...
No Book Beginners Review
*The following review includes Amazon affiliate links. These links do not increase the price you would pay, but help support reviews such as this one. Thank you for your support! Tim Topham's 'No Book Beginners' is a refreshing resource that will reshape the creative...
NoteBusters Review
There is something to be said about repetition. By the time a student is done with NoteBusters they will have BUSTED their note reading problem away. Read the review…
Review: PlayScore 2
When PlayScore 2 approached me and asked if I would review their app, I visited the app store to download it. Lo and Behold, I already had it but hadn't used it yet! Boy was I missing out all this time. What is this Music Magic? PlayScore 2 is the kind of app, that...
Leveling Up with Blitz Rote Repertoire
Exactly two years ago this August, I purchased the Lifetime Membership of BlitzBooks Rote Repertoire. Now this purchase decision didn't come lightly. I needed to be confident that I would use the materials with my students and that I would get great value from it. So...
Sounds of Encouragement
I had the wonderful opportunity to be a recent guest on Melissa Slocum's podcast, Sounds of Encouragement....
Review: Essential Piano Exercises
I have recently been taking some courses and participating in some challenges that will help improve my skills when it comes to playing music outside the written notation. ie: Chord Patterns, Lead Sheets, Improvisation, etc. All of these involve essential piano...
Review: Piano Patterns
Over a year ago I came across Piano Patterns at our local music teachers conference and have been wanting to share more about them since. Piano Patterns, created by Clara McDonald with Infusing Music, sets students up for success in learning scales and chords...
Review: Rock This Town
I'm always on the hunt for motivating and engaging music for my students. I'm sure you are the same. Canadian composer, Rebekah Maxner recently released a new elementary book, Rock This Town filled with 11 original piano works inspired by popular styles. The...
Cool Songs Club by Jerald Simon
Disclaimer: Affiliate links are included. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions I have expressed are my own. I have had the chance to play around inside Jerald's Simon's Cool Songs Club and wanted to share a bit about it. If you are familiar...