Teaching Tips

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)

This arrangement focuses on the bass part which serves to complement the melody. Sometimes it moves in the opposite direction of the melody (contrary motion).… Read More »Amazing Grace!

Reflections: Creative Listening It’s a delight to hear a beautiful melody clothed in harmony.  Each person responds to music in his or her unique way. … Read More »Reflections: Creative Listening

What comes to mind when you hear the word connecting? When asking a question like this in a classroom setting it’s wise to allow time… Read More »Connecting

Playing melodies on the black keys is a good way to introduce a young, or older learner, to the keyboard. In addition to playing familiar… Read More »Jesus in the Morning – African American Spiritual

The songs we learn as children sometimes linger in our memories for many years, and take on new meaning as we grow in our understanding… Read More »A Child’s Thanksgiving Prayer

When reading a chord chart as an accompanist for a soloist, it’s important to avoid playing the melody. The soloist appreciates the freedom to express… Read More »Smooth Chord Changes: Keeping the Common Tone