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Monthly Archives: May 2014
Just for fun: Nails
So I’m sure many women who perform or teach music have the same issue I have at times: how do I find time to do something to my nails so they don’t look gross? Whether it’s teaching lessons or classes … Continue reading
Posted in Fun Stuff and Merchandise, Uncategorized
Tagged chip, free, heat, jam, jamberry, music, nail, nails, notes, order, party, rap, sample, sheet music, teacher, treble clef, trial, try, wrap, wraps
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Beethoven’s Wig!
Because it’s Big! Beethoven’s wig! Just a fun cartoon to get kids interested in one of the most influential composers of all time. Kind of catchy too. 😉
Posted in 3rd-5th Grade Lessons, Humor, Teaching Elementary, Uncategorized
Tagged beethoven, classical, composer, elementary, fifth, fun, interesting, kids, lesson, ludwig, music, parody, romantic, Symphony, video, wig, youtube
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Resources: Teacher Enhancement
Finally, after a few years of subbing and teaching private lessons, I have begun to read the much-lauded book “The First Days of School” (Wong) Thus far it has been an excellent read. It stresses the importance of the first week … Continue reading
Posted in Classroom Management, Informational, Uncategorized
Tagged book, center, classroom, collaborate, days, dvd, education, ERIC, experience, first, help, information, management, music, new, professional, resources, school, teacher, US, wong, young
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Orchestral Strings Tips or “Bag of Tricks”
Some brief tips that I have learned in teaching orchestral strings classes. This is not a comprehensive list by any means, but it is a start. Please add your own comments and I will add them to the list. I … Continue reading
Posted in Practice Techniques, Teaching Orchestra, Tips and Tricks
Tagged bass, beginning, bow, cello, class, double, ed, education, elementary, French, German, hair, help, hold, ideas, middle school, music, orchestra, posture, room, Russian, shadow, string, strings, suggestions, teach, tip, tips, upright, viola, violin, wrist
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Adventures of a Music Teacher 