Even though we’re just now feeling the edges of spring in Western Pennsylvania, my brain has been focused on summer for months. I’m in the process of rolling out the official Summer Schedule announcements in my studio. Registration...
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Scheduling. One of the four ten letter words of the music world. This is probably one of the most difficult steps of planning a summer workshop/camp that I go through each year. In order to plan a successful event, you need to pick a time of...
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Last week I started exploring a new exercise with a few of my students who have a tendency to carry tension in their upper mid-range and into the lower high-range. This is such a common issue among singers, as it’s easy to equate...
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While they take quite a bit of planning, camps and workshops can be a great way to shake up a summer lesson schedule. If you haven’t tried a workshop or camp in your studio yet, here are a few basic planning concepts to consider: What...
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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 more 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 more[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...
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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...
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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!
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