WOW today I heard some lovely music! I'm very proud of the work each of you is putting in. NEXT WEEK MY COLLEAGUE EMMET WILL BE TEACHING YOUR LESSONS. I am very excited for this opportunity for another set of ears to hear your work and share fresh opinions. Liam Minuet in G - Amazing progress for 1 week! Be [...]
Myles Warmups (1min/ea): --Paradiddles (4 of each) --Flams, flam accents Xylophone --C major scale --identifying the musical alphabet --up to p16 in the pno book Livin' On A Prayer by Bon Jovi --Chorus Beat: Same idea, but Right-Hand Lead*** --Work on counting the number of repeats in the intro->make sure the fill lands in the right place** Refresh Alfred Solo [...]
Great job everyone! Sounding so good and making some crazy progress! Hakim Raptors - up until star. Remember to play the notes staccato (bouncey and detached). A minor scale - based on C major scale notes, just starting on A E minor scale - based on G major scale notes, just starting on E. Don't forget your F#. Maria Viva [...]
Jack Listening and identifying fruits from the fruit salad game Playing along with My Back Pages --Trying to play different fruits in time with the song --Stringing together different fruit salads Nova Warmups (1min each) **keep thumbs on sticks--no boxing mitts --8 on a hand --Singles; doubles; paradiddles --Roll exercise (apple-apple-watermelon-watermelon) *Alfred Solo #2 --First four lines** Daft Punk and [...]
Teenagers today face a myriad (countless) of stressors that can take a toll on their mental and emotional well-being. Academic pressures, social challenges, the constant influx of information through digital devices, and other facts can contribute to heightened stress and tension in adolescents. In this blog post, you will explore how music, specifically through music lessons, can be a powerful [...]
Great job everyone! You make me feel very lucky to have such lovely people to work with! Liam Sonatina in G major - Woohoo!!! Really nice progress. In the final section, get the RH ascending part legato when marked. Use any rest prior to a position change to move your hand ahead of time. Walk the Talk - I LOVE [...]
Myles Warmups (1min/ea): --Paradiddles (4 of each) --Flams, flam accents Xylophone --C major scale --identifying the musical alphabet --up to p16 in the pno book ACDC: Back in Black--DONE!!! Livin' On A Prayer by Bon Jovi --Everything up until the Chorus** --New fill at end of verse two; end of pre-chorus **PLEASE bring a binder/duotang for handouts on this one. [...]
Jack Counting Exercise: "1 2 3 4" --Put the "1" and "3" on the bass drum Listening and identifying fruits from the fruit salad game Nova Warmups (1min each) **keep thumbs on sticks--no boxing mitts --8 on a hand --Singles; doubles; paradiddles --Roll exercise (apple-apple-watermelon-watermelon) *Alfred Solo #2 --Working on first two lines, paying close attention to dynamic markings (f, [...]
Hi everyone! Everyone's really putting in the work lately and I can tell! Happy Easter, enjoy the time with your loved ones <3 Exam folks: here is an awesome resource. These are some short (3-5 minute) videos that simulate exactly the pacing, difficulty, and quantity of how the ear assessment part of your exam will go. Simply put on the [...]
Myles Xylophone --C major scale --identifying the musical alphabet --up to p16 in the pno book ACDC: Back in Black--DONE!!! Livin' On A Prayer by Bon Jovi --everything up until verse --BONUS: go ahead and learn the verse (it's mostly the same beat) **Please bring a binder/duotang for handouts on this one. I'll be writing it out for you by [...]