Back in March 2012, I attended a MTNA presentation by Will Bailey on RMM and Teenagers. Then about 6 weeks ago I did a review on Musical Moments, a book for RMM adults, by Debra Perez and Will Bailey. As you can tell, I have been fascinated with the RMM philosophy and...
Review: Musical Moments
Ever since Recreational Music Making (aka RMM) has entered the piano scene I have been very fascinated with the whole idea. What started out as a more relaxed learning environment for adults have branched out to so many other possibilities! Today's review is focusing...
MTNA Conference; Pedagogy Saturday: Cracking the Code: Teaching Adults Jazz/Pop
I'm a Scott Houston fan so I was really excited to go to this presentation. I always wanted to see him speak in person and was out of town when he came to Arizona and spoke at the Musical Instrument Museum. Scott Houston is best known as "The Piano Guy" from his PBS...
MTNA Conference: Pedagogy Saturday; RMM and Teenagers
I was especially looking forward to this presentation by Will Baily. When I think of RMM I automatically think of adults. While I have been interested in teaching RMM to adults, my comfort level is more with the teenagers. Will begins with a quote by Brian...