You can see my whole playlist of arrangements that include accompanying tutorial videos HERE!
But, just what is Synthesia, and how can these videos help you and your students? Keep reading to learn more!
Did you know that many of my elementary piano arrangements have accompanying Synthesia tutorial videos? You can see my whole playlist of arrangements that include accompanying tutorial videos HERE! But, just what is Synthesia, and how can these videos help you and your students? Keep reading to learn more!
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AuthorChrissy Ricker is a pianist, teacher, and composer from North Carolina. These are her thoughts on teaching, composing, and all things music. Looking for teaching ideas related to a specific topic? Use the "search" feature or scroll down to see blog posts organized by category!
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