The Musical Brain
Helping kids comprehend and retain music concepts in a creative way
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A Better Way To Teach Kids How To Read Music
As a music teacher, I’m always looking for creative ways to teach kids how to read music. I have become a fan of music mnemonics—it’s…
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Music note reading games that kids actually get excited about
The kids were jumping up with excitement; there were only 10 seconds left on the clock. Both brother and sister were now yelling out the…
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Teach piano finger numbers with a high-five!
Piano finger numbers and beginner hand positions are what most students learn in primer piano method books. Quite often though, these books don’t give the time for the young student to let the concepts sink in before moving on to new concepts. This often times leaves students frustrated, and then they avoid practicing their instrument. I get it, I’m a piano teacher, I’ve seen the frustration- so I created what I like to call ‘Give Me 5!’
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Have your recital in the park! 4 reasons why
I used to get overwhelmed when it came to planning recitals. One day I was taking a walk in the park thinking about the recital,…
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