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Tag Archives: clarinet
How to tell when your child isn’t practicing.
Excellent article that applies to all instruments, and not only to the piano. (And it’s not too long, either!) Click Here to read it! Not much needs to be added to the article, but I do want to make the … Continue reading
Recital Tips (gifts!)
As far as teaching careers are concerned, mine has been relatively short. I taught a few lessons as a teenager, but have only been consistently teaching for approximately 6 years. Here is what I have learned: Make a simple program … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching Piano, Teaching Private Lessons, Teaching Voice
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3.5 Rules for Picking Christmas Music
It’s that time of year, when music teachers all over America (and I assume other places too!) begin picking Christmas music with their students. I enjoy this particularly because it is like hitting the reset button for the students: they … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching Piano, Teaching Private Lessons, Teaching Voice
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The Dreaded Clarinet Embouchure (VIDEO)
Correct embouchure is EXTREMELY important for getting a good sound on any instrument, but the clarinet is particularly difficult. One of the pitfalls that young clarinetists fall into is thinking that they are right simply because they can get a … Continue reading
Posted in Teacher Guides - Band Instruments, Teaching Band, Teaching Private Lessons, Uncategorized
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Music Jewelry
For some people jewelry is just something you wear to help yourself look more “professional”, for others they want to simply be pretty, and still others want to express their personality through their adornments. If you are someone who is … Continue reading
Posted in Fun Stuff and Merchandise
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Practice Advice from Bud Herseth
An article that was shared with me that includes some excellent practice advice from renowned trumpeter Bud Herseth. Enjoy! http://brassmusiconline.com/Articles/practise-advice-from-bud-herseth/
Posted in Inspirational, Practice Techniques
Tagged air, brass, brassmusiconline.com, Bud, Chicago, clarinet, CSO, help, Herseth, how long to practice, ideas, long tones, perform, play, practice, rehearse, suggestions, Symphony, technique, time, tips, trumpet, warm-up, wind
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Music and Autistism
I found an article today about how music helped one autistic student to find confidence, feel more socially secure, and improve in verbal skills. I have taught several autistic students, and I have seen them do wonderful things through music. … Continue reading
Posted in Informational, Inspirational, Lesson Plans & Ideas, Teaching Band
Tagged autism, autistic, band, belong, bullies, bully, clarinet, community, education, ensemble, group, Kolman, Mano, mozart, music, music therapy, social, therapy, treatment, verbal
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Website Feature: Making Music Fun .net
One of my go-to websites when I need materials for a private lesson or for a classroom is MakingMusicFun.net There is a wealth of resources there, particularly helpful to younger students and the parents of these children. There is a … Continue reading
Posted in Informational, Lesson Plans & Ideas, Sheet Music, Teaching Elementary
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Adventures of a Music Teacher 