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Holiday Solfege Bingo!

In this 5×5 bingo game students are given a short phrase from a popular Christmas or Hannukah tune (both sacred and secular included) and the starting “do”, along with the key signature. Use this fun bingo game to test your … Continue reading

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Recital Programs!

As a creative person, I do enjoy making an attractive product like a recital program, but sometimes they are a pain. Below you will find a link to purchase some I have created, if you do not want to go through … Continue reading

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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

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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

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CHRISTMAS Duets for beginning Violin and Piano

Hello everyone! It’s October, and you know what that means for music teachers…time to start Christmas music! Two of my private students happen to be twins; they always want to try to play together, but since one is on violin … Continue reading

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Good News in a Scale

Also called “The Christmas Scale.” This is a cute video, and can also be used to explain why it’s important to learn scales and correct fingerings. Merry Christmas! Enjoy! The Christmas Scale: Good News in a Scale    

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What do I give my music teacher: Holiday Gift Giving Guide for Music Teachers

Hi all! It’s that time of year when we ask ourselves, “What can we give to our music teacher to show our appreciation without breaking the bank or giving them something that they may not like?” I have not taught … Continue reading

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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

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Sheet Music (and method books) – Links

Sheet Music Luyben Music http://www.luybenmusic.com/ Eble https://www.eble.com/store/ Van Cott Information Services, Inc. — http://www.vcisinc.com/ J.W. Pepper http://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/welcome.jsp Music and gifts Kjos Music: http://www.kjos.com/index.php Vann Cott Inc.: http://www.vcisinc.com/ Heads House of Music http://www.headshouseofmusic.com/ Pender’s Music Co.: http://www.penders.com/ Sheet Music Plus: http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/Continue reading

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