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Musicianship Monthly #32: Composer Focus with Scott Joplin

1/28/2024

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The start of a new month means it is time for a new "Musicianship Monthly" activity! 

What is "Musicianship Monthly?" Each month, I share links to free resources you can use to focus on a specific musicianship skill with your students all month long! Want to see past skills we have covered? Click HERE!

For February, we will be learning about a famous and influential American composer: Scott Joplin! Often called the "King of Ragtime," Joplin is remembered not only for his ragtime music, but also for the influence his music had on the many generations of jazz and contemporary composers that followed him.

Keep reading to learn more about Scott Joplin, as well as to find free worksheets, listening activities, and sheet music to celebrate this famous composer!


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10 Tips from a Piano Competition Judge

1/22/2024

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Over the years, it has been my honor to serve many times as a judge for piano competitions hosted by teacher associations in my area. I find it inspirational to see so many young musicians working hard to improve their craft and to perform their best! 

Today, I am offering 10 tips for teachers, students, and parents from a judge's perspective. If you are preparing your students to participate in an adjudicated event this year, these tips will hopefully help to make the experience even smoother for everyone involved!

​Keep reading to see more....


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Introducing..."Easy Rhapsodies and Reveries"!

1/14/2024

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I am thrilled to share the newest addition to the "Rhapsodies and Reveries" series!

"Easy Rhapsodies and Reveries" is a collection of 12 contemporary lyrical pieces for late elementary students. From gentle, nature-inspired ballads to fiery rhapsodies--these pieces will appeal to students of all ages who enjoy playing dramatic and expressive music!

​This new collection is now available in both digital and hardcopy at Piano Pronto! See sample pages and watch performances of every piece in this new collection HERE!



In addition to this new release, Piano Pronto is also offering combo packs featuring the other books in the "Rhapsodies and Reveries" series! These combo packs offer a nice savings versus purchasing each book in the series separately.

​Click on the images below to check out these special deals:
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Combo Pack #1 for late beginners and early intermediates
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Combo Pack #2 for early intermediates and intermediates
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Combo Pack #3 includes all 3 volumes!
Have you tried the "Rhapsodies and Reveries" series? I'd love to hear from you in the comments below!
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