Happy New Year! Francisco -Warmups (30sec/ea., find goal speed): --8 on a hand --Singles --doubles --Paradiddles -Basic Beat Level 2 w/ Chad Kroger fill -Drumset Musician p11 ex 1-5 **please print Will -Pad Exercises (1min/ea): --Triplet Exercise (goal tempo=135*) --Sixteenth-note exercise (goal tempo=110*) --Roll Exercises (90*bpm) --Flams and Flam Taps (80-90bpm) --Rhythm exercise 40bpm -Syncopation p. 38 lines 1-4* -Steely [...]
Toddlers, with their boundless energy and insatiable curiosity, are constantly exploring the world around them. As parents and caregivers, always looking for “music lessons and fun activities tailored for toddlers”, we strive to create an environment that not only stimulates their senses but also brings your toddler moments of happiness and calm. One incredible way to achieve this is through [...]
Happy Holidays! NOVA -Warmups (30 sec each) --8 on a hand --Singles; doubles; paradiddles --Roll exercise (apple-apple-watermelon-watermelon) *Alfred Lesson 6 ex. 1-6 *New Song: Scott Pilgrim --Work on the first three lines: Sound it out, play it in the correct rhythm, and get comfortable -Xylophone --Piano Adventures p. 33 --Call Me Maybe JARED Padwork: -Triplet ex. (*Goal Tempo=130 or 125 [...]
Have the best holiday season ever! Once again our Winter Break BINGO is happening! I sent you each a BINGO sheet home and if you complete a line of 5 (vertical, horizontal or diagonal) or go crazy and do a full board "blackout", you will receive a prize in the new year :) Take a picture of the completed sheet [...]
Hello Everybody! FarPlay has just been updated with some highly useful features for us. First, we now have waiting rooms. This means that when you arrive a few minutes early to be ready for your lesson you will be put in a waiting room to avoid interrupting or observing others' lessons, and vice versa! Secondly is a hugely requested feature, one-click link to [...]
MYLES -Warmups (try at three speeds) 8 on a Hand Single Strokes Double stokes ***Four kinds of paradiddle: Single (LRLL..) Double (RLRLRR..) Triple (LRLRLRLL..) and Paradiddle-diddles (RLRRLL or LRLLRR) *Alfred, Solo #2 Drumset Musician Worksheet p. 12 ex. 8-11 ACDC - Back in Black - up to gtr solo** add three details: 1) Crash on each word of [...]
Happy Holidays everyone! I'm very proud of each of you <3 take care and see you soon! Hakim *New* G Major scale - G A B C D E F# G. Same fingering as your C scale, both hands are the same as always. C major triads - keep going with these, being sure to use your thumb and pinky for [...]
Music boost children's social skills and it's a universal language that has the power to connect people, evoke emotions, and foster creativity. While the benefits of music education are well-documented, one often overlooked aspect is its impact on social skills, especially when it comes to children. In this blog post, we'll explore how music lessons for kids can significantly enhance [...]
Enjoy the last week of school and we'll have some fun next week to finish 2023 with a bang! I'm very proud of you all. Liam Walk the Talk - hands together slowly. We colour coded the 4 different repeating LH phrases, be sure you are playing the right one. Listen to the recording to ensure you have counting accurate. [...]
MYLES -Warmups (try at three speeds) 8 on a Hand Single Strokes Double stokes Paradiddles (LRLL RLRR...) *Alfred, Solo #2 Drumset Musician Worksheet p. 12 ex. 8-11 (print) ACDC - Back in Black - add chorus** JONAH Triplet Exercise (Goal tempo = *115) Sixteenth Note Exercise (goal tempo=90) *Stick Control Ex. 57-64 (120bpm) Joel Rothman Lesson 16** *Memphis soul stew [...]