If you’re looking for a quick printable to use for the holiday, check out my St. Patrick’s Day Rhythm Game. You can play it with any set of rhythm cards, and it only takes a moment to cut out the Coin Challenge Cards. Make sure to...
Read moreHappy St. Patrick’s Day!
If you’re looking for a quick printable to use for the holiday, check out my St. Patrick’s Day Rhythm Game. You can play it with any set of rhythm cards, and it only takes a moment to cut out the Coin Challenge Cards. Make sure to...
Read moreHappy Pi Day!
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGK2i2BaWW8&w=420&h=315] I hope you enjoy this video about the beautiful Pi Symphony by Lars Erickson. The melodies and rhythms are based on the numbers of π (3.14159…etc), which describes...
Read moreVocalists and Acid Reflux
Have you ever heard of laryngopharyngeal reflux? It’s the fancy term for “acid reflux,” and it’s something that many people deal with on a regular basis. Here is what happens when you have...
Read moreWordless Wednesday
Why We Teach (and how NOT to burn out)
Here are some words of wisdom for music teachers from one of my new blogging friends, Kristin Phillips at Small Town Music Lessons. I needed this today. Thank you, Kristin!
Read moreTax Time for Music Teachers
It’s almost that time again. Whether you’re a seasoned private teacher with years of tax experience under your belt, or if you’re brand new to the scene and are sitting in a pile of unorganized receipts, you’re probably...
Read moreShamrock Gem Winners
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Giveaway Contest this week! After looking through all the gems I made last weekend, I decided to give out two sets of gems. Congratulations to the winners below – I’ll send an email to the...
Read moreWhen to See a Vocal Specialist
“I am not a voice doctor.” Whenever a student asks me questions about pain or discomfort in their voice, I always make sure to include that phrase with my response. This is a phrase that any voice teacher should learn to say with...
Read moreGIVEAWAY CONTEST: St. Patrick’s Day Gems
I was a busy little blogger this weekend. For years I’ve been meaning to make some of those pretty glass gem crafts for the studio. You know how it is – it was on that “To-Do” list that just never gets...
Read moreSt. Patrick’s Day Rhythm Game
Happy two-weeks from St. Patrick’s Day! In honor of the upcoming holiday, Finegan the Fiddler, a rather musical leprechaun, has decided to visit the studio for the next couple of weeks. He’s a pretty happy little guy, as you can see...
Read moreSt. Patrick’s Day Game Sneak Peek
As promised, here’s a sneak peek at the game board for our new St. Patrick’s Day game. I’m still working on the final touches for the “Coin Challenge” cards. Tomorrow I’ll be in search of the perfect game piece...
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