Beginning with Confidence
When leading a song, it’s important to know the message, the meter, and the starting pitch(es). The pianist or other instrumentalists are more confident when… Read More »Beginning with Confidence
When leading a song, it’s important to know the message, the meter, and the starting pitch(es). The pianist or other instrumentalists are more confident when… Read More »Beginning with Confidence
The goal of this video is the linking of sound and sight. Reading music is a skill that we can develop when we discover how… Read More »Linking Sound and Sight
Two Hands, One Hand Playing a melody with two hands can be helpful for a very young piano student. Anyone who has played baseball or… Read More »Two Hands, One Hand
John Keats, an English poet wrote, “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” The sound of bells is a delight to our ears. This… Read More »I Like the Sound of the Bells
In this teaching video the note on the staff is shown in relation to where it’s found on the keyboard. Middle C is the reference… Read More »Bass Clef
Rhythmic movement is an important part of a child’s musical development. When we walk, run, skip, or dance we move from one place to another. … Read More »Moving to Music
Inspiring children to sing is of upmost importance, and knowing how to help them sing in-tune is important. Children love “hands-on” learning, and the playing… Read More »Sing, Move and Play as You Learn
Total involvement in learning is a worthy goal. The phrase, “Heart, soul, mind and strength” serves as inspiration. The wise teacher makes learning a joy,… Read More »Nurturing Mind and Heart
If you’re a musician whose preference is learning and playing by ear, I think you’ll find this video interesting for it’s based on premise that… Read More »Making Friends with the G Clef
The purpose of this video is to help students discover how easy it is to connect what we sing or play with the notes on… Read More »Mary Ann (calypso Song)