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Musicianship Monthly #29: Holiday Lead Sheets!

10/30/2023

November is just around the corner, and 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!

This month, we will be working on developing our creative accompaniment skills by using lead sheets! I love using lead sheets during the holiday season because it gives students an opportunity to create their own unique arrangements of familiar songs. It's also a perfect vehicle for reviewing chords--I call that a win-win!

Ready to get your FREE Thanksgiving, winter, and Christmas lead sheets? Read on....

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Christmas and Winter Duets!

10/22/2023

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What's more fun than playing a festive duet with a friend during the holiday season?

Today, I am rounding up a few of my favorite Christmas and winter-themed duets that are sure to help get you and your students into the holiday spirit!

Keep reading to see them all...

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Follow Me at "Chrissy Ricker Music"!

10/16/2023

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I love posting articles here on my blog each week, but did you know that I also post lots of other content over on Facebook and Instagram?

Below are a few of the features that I share on a regular basis over on those platforms. I hope these features will provide you with daily inspiration for your teaching, as well as keep you up-to-date with fresh music that your students will love!

Motivation Monday: Get inspiration for the week of teaching ahead.
New for Tuesday: Get a peek at one of my brand-new releases!
Wednesday Wows: Check out a must-have FREE resource for your studio.
Throwback Thursday: I revisit a favorite "oldie-but-goodie" piece from my catalog.
Fresh Idea Friday: Get a teaching tip to add to your toolbox for next week's lessons.

I hope you will join me @ChrissyRickerMusic on Facebook and Instagram--I look forward to connecting with you there!

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5 Tips for Introducing Two-Octave Scales

10/8/2023

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Do you have students who struggle when transitioning from playing one-octave scales to playing two-octave scales? You're not alone!

Playing scales in multiple octaves can be tricky, but there are a few tips and tricks that can definitely make the process easier.

Read on for 5 tips that will make introducing two-octave scales easier for both you and your students!

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September 2023 New Releases at Musicnotes!

10/2/2023

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Did you know that I release brand new arrangements over at Musicnotes every week? In this post, I am rounding up the new September releases that you might have missed!

This month's releases included 2 Halloween pop favorites, several lovely arrangements from the Studio Ghibli films, and a Motown Christmas classic!

Keep reading to see all of the September releases....

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Musicianship Monthly #29: Holiday Lead Sheets!

Christmas and Winter Duets!

Follow Me at "Chrissy Ricker Music"!

5 Tips for Introducing Two-Octave Scales

September 2023 New Releases at Musicnotes!

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