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6 types of software that are useful for private music teachers
Music Notation Software You can create exercises, compositions, worksheets, and arrangements using music notation software. In some cases you may be able to sell arrangements and compositions for a sm… more →
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Differences between American and Canadian school music programs
wrote 2 months ago: During the time I have been observing what they do in Canadian music education in schools versus wha … more →
6 types of software that are useful for private music teachers
wrote 3 months ago: Music Notation Software You can create exercises, compositions, worksheets, and arrangements using m … more →
What students learn in music lessons BESIDES music
wrote 4 months ago: For the last few months, I have been thinking that there are personal and life skills that students … more →
Student Recital Rules that apply to most if not all student recitals
wrote 6 months ago: Students are typically expected to be at the performance venue at least 30 min prior to the performa … more →
The Art of Page-Turning
wrote 6 months ago: I often work as a page turner for pianists and organists, most often for my husband, who strongly pr … more →
Multiple streams of income in music
wrote 7 months ago: Many musicians and music teachers I know have only one, or at most, two streams of income from music … more →
A rant about many school music teachers
wrote 9 months ago: This post is NOT about the excellent school music teachers I have heard of and I know, because there … more →
Why parents and guardians should make sure the children in their care practice the musical instruments they study almost every day
wrote 9 months ago: The music teacher at the child’s school won’t be upset at you. Students can master new n … more →
The top 6 of my favourite questions students have asked me about music
wrote 9 months ago: 1. (From a 6 year old student) How can people play music that has more than a couple of pages? Answe … more →
How learning a second instrument helps piano students (especially if that second instrument is studied privately as well!)
wrote 9 months ago: Piano students studying a second instrument privately often dramatically improve their sense of rhyt … more →
What to expect when working with a piano accompanist
wrote 9 months ago: In most areas, the better accompanists typically charge $50-$60 an hour, some as much as $75, and of … more →
17 essential tips on preparing for college music auditions
wrote 9 months ago: You are NEVER permitted to play your parts from any band or orchestra as part of your audition Take … more →
Thinking about studying music in college for a band or string instrument? Consider finding a teacher who has these resources as well as teaching your instrument...
wrote 9 months ago: A teacher who has easy access to an excellent pianist with strong sight-reading skills which the pia … more →
6 things to know when purchasing a new piano
wrote 9 months ago: Take your teacher with you, and pay them for their time. The cost of 1-2 lessons is a good benchmark … more →
Things to know about preparing for music exams with an examining board
wrote 9 months ago: Here are some things I thought I’d share from my experience of having prepared students for ex … more →
Why you should use a professional accompanist for exams, auditions, and competitions
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wrote 10 months ago: A day or two ago, my husband was called to accompany for an advanced viola exam in mid-August 2012, … more →
Exactly why do music lessons cost as much as they do?
wrote 10 months ago: Like everyone else, private music teachers need a place to live, need to eat, sleep, and pay their b … more →
Why software, video, and online music lessons (eg: Youtube) are a waste of time--and money!
wrote 10 months ago: You may have seen several or many people offering software, video, or online lessons on musical inst … more →
Child starting band or orchestra next year? 5 reasons why it is better for the child to have access to a personal instrument
wrote 10 months ago: Yes, September is still about 6 weeks away, but this is a topic I feel strongly about that has been … more →
