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Musicianship Monthly #16: The Basics of Music Notation

4/29/2022

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Can you believe that May is almost here? The start of a new month means it is time for a new Musicianship Monthly post!

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. (Want to see past skills we have covered? Click HERE!)

This month, we will be practicing the basics of music notation! I am sharing several free worksheets that will help students become pros at drawing clefs, time signatures, and notes on the staff.

Keep reading for your free notation worksheets!


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New collection at Piano Pronto!

4/21/2022

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I am excited to share my newest collection, available this week at Piano Pronto!

"Easy Rockin' the Classics" is the second volume in the "Rockin' the Classics" series. This fun collection features 11 rock, pop, and jazz-inspired arrangements of classical themes by Mozart, Beethoven, Debussy, Vivaldi, and more!

​Late elementary and early intermediate pianists of all ages will enjoy exploring these creative versions of famous classical themes.

Click HERE to see sample pages and to listen to every piece in this new collection! Or, keep reading for a sneak preview of a few of my favorite pieces from this new book....


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$1.99 Arrangements at Musicnotes!

4/18/2022

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Did you know that I have dozens of popular Disney, film, and pop song titles available at Musicnotes for just $1.99?

Whether you are shopping for recital music or just looking for fun supplemental pieces, you'll definitely want to check out these student favorites that are available right now at a special price! 

Keep reading to see my top picks that are available right now for $1.99!


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A Recital-Ready Timeline for Students

4/7/2022

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Today I am sharing an updated version of this article that I wrote for the blog at Tonara.com. 

​If you aren't familiar with Tonara, it is a unique app with a variety of features that enable teachers to manage their studio and motivate their students to practice. Visit Tonara's website HERE to learn more!


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Are spring recital preparations in full swing at your studio? We are T-minus 4 weeks from spring recital here at my studio, and the pressure is on!

Do you want to make sure that your students are confident, well-prepared, and ready to perform? Keep reading to find a handy, recital-ready timeline with tips on how to best help students to practice and prepare in the weeks leading up to a performance.


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