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My TpT Resources

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Lady Fair

If you haven’t visited the Teachers Pay Teachers website, you’re missing out. There you will find TONS of printable resources, lesson plans, activities, and so much more that you can use in your classroom, or even with your own children … Continue reading →

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“NoteSpeed” game for Solfege!

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Lady Fair

I recently bought the amazing game called NoteSpeed. My students like it, and I enjoy it too! But I thought it would be great if there were a solfege version (there isn’t) so I decided to make one for myself! … Continue reading →

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Chord Identification Flash Cards

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Lady Fair

Flashcards I created for another piano teacher. They are meant to help students practice identifying their major and minor keys and chords. Includes: 33 major & minor chords, plus Cb7, C diminished, C augmented. 14 cards for identifying what chord … Continue reading →

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Recital Tips (gifts!)

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Lady Fair

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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My Next Adventure: Lessons and Housewifery

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Lady Fair

Well, I did it. I quit. I was teaching middle school, and most of the time it was a reasonably good experience. Except when it wasn’t. This past year I taught two classes each of chorus and orchestra (what I … Continue reading →

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10 Things You Should Do BEFORE Your Child Starts Piano Lessons

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Lady Fair

Check out this excellent article by Elissa Milne. Click Here to read it. I would also add to this list: 11. Make sure your child knows the difference between high/low and loud/soft. You wouldn’t believe the number of students who … Continue reading →

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Website: Teachers Pay Teachers

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Lady Fair

It’s been a while…I am currently teaching two classes of orchestra, two classes of chorus, guitar, and “musical theatre” at a middle school, along with my evening lessons (about 12 students per week). I am sitting in a rehearsal for … Continue reading →

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Teaching With Movies

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Lady Fair

As I was doing research today on some appropriate movies to show in a middle school classroom in the event of needing a substitute or something else serious occurring, I stumbled across the website Teach With Movies. I was looking … Continue reading →

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Resource: Kodály Music Education Institute Website

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Lady Fair

Kodály Music Education Institute of Australia This website was submitted to me by my dear friend Miss G, who is an elementary music teacher. At first glance, it seems to have some amazing resources for the classroom or private teacher. … Continue reading →

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Tips for vocalists and singers.

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Lady Fair

Yes, I make the distinction between vocalists and singers. A vocalist is generally one who has studied voice and has learned basics of healthy singing as well as learning a variety of repertoire. A singer is a person who likes … Continue reading →

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