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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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“Note” Box

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Lady Fair

    Everyone wants to know that their voice is heard, that their opinions and feelings matter. This is seen in the workplace, at home, and at school. But how can a busy music teacher find time to listen to … Continue reading →

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Handling Make-Up Work

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Lady Fair

We all have had that student, the one who misses class and then does not get the make-up work. He doesn’t ask for the work, he forgets what day he missed, or he whines to you that he needs the … Continue reading →

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Website: Classics For Kids

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Lady Fair

In doing research for a music appreciation class I stumbled across a great resource, a website called Classics for Kids. I discovered a page with a radio show about different periods of music, and the site also includes information on … Continue reading →

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Bad-a** Light-flippers !@#$%^&*

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Lady Fair

In my adventures of subbing for music classes I have come across a couple of classes with students who seem to think that flipping off the lights at the end of class somehow makes them hard core rebellious children. My … Continue reading →

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Love and Logic Solution: Turn Your Word into Gold

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Lady Fair

Found this on the facebook page “Teachers with a Sense of Humor.” Not sure yet if there is more to this “Love and Logic” program, but I’m going to try to find out. Thought this was a good way of … Continue reading →

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Introducing Students to Instruments – When to Start Students on Band Instruments

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Lady Fair

Notes from my wind techniques class on when it is appropriate to introduce a student to a specific instrument. Introducing Students to Instruments

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Surprise!

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Lady Fair

Kids do some surprising things sometimes! Today my last class was a middle school beginning guitar class. The students were all packed up and ready to go, some were playing the piano, and everyone was ready to get home to … Continue reading →

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Busy Bee…

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Lady Fair

Hello again! I am currently nearing the end of my internship, finishing up working in an elementary school (I started with middle school) and have been terribly busy. Between internship, working a part-time job, teaching lessons, and planning my wedding, … Continue reading →

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