Music Education

Let’s Play Practice Bingo!

Let’s Play Practice Bingo!

Last month, I was mulling over different areas that I want to focus on in lessons for the remainder of the school year. I concluded: practice consistency, practice efficienty, technical skills, ear, rhythm and sight reading, and finally - theory and keyboard harmony. Find out how I’m challenging my students to tackle these aspects of music learning.

Student Article Review: Liveabout's Beginner's Guide to Music History

Student Article Review: Liveabout's Beginner's Guide to Music History

My student M is back with another review:

The website is called A Beginner’s Guide to Music History, written by Espie Estrella. She is a lyricist, songwriter, and member of the Nashville Songwriters Association International.

Student Website Review: CMUSE

Student Website Review: CMUSE

My student M is back again with a website review of CMUSE’s History of Website page:

CMUSE: Brief History of Music Student Review

The name of the website is called Brief History of Music: An Introduction. The website is It is written by Dr. Justin Wildridge. He is a media composer and multi-instrumentalist based in the South-West of England where he works from his own studio.

Online Music Games, Virtual Tours & Concerts

Online Music Games, Virtual Tours & Concerts

This week, my students and I are exploring various online music games and going on virtual tours. I figure we can all use a lighter load this week and some fun projects to “work” on over the Christmas Break. Here is a quick list of what we have been exploring…