http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20110422/music-lessons-as-child-may-keep-aging-minds-sharp
I found this article in webmd- a few things I have changed my mind on is early learners, while I've never advocated pre readers to jump into full time lessons I think this study may prove my theory wrong. Still keep in mind pre readers progress slower but the benefits are there for sure!
And what a neat concept that the lessons you are sacrificing for now will benefit them in their senior adult lives!
Friday, October 21, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
April Composer- Woody Guthrie
Finally a Guitarist Composer. Can I hear an amen?
I love Woody for several reasons....1. He's an Oklahoman 2. He wrote the songs of a people, a generation in hard times 3. He wasn't wealthy and showy as most modern musicians, he lived simply, he sang because to not sing was just not gonna happen
He was not the best singer.
He smoked, not a healthy choice.
He died young. in his 50's
He wrote ALOT of songs....
You tube songs....
Look for this painting if you visit the capitol building in OKC
I love Woody for several reasons....1. He's an Oklahoman 2. He wrote the songs of a people, a generation in hard times 3. He wasn't wealthy and showy as most modern musicians, he lived simply, he sang because to not sing was just not gonna happen
He was not the best singer.
He smoked, not a healthy choice.
He died young. in his 50's
He wrote ALOT of songs....
You tube songs....
Look for this painting if you visit the capitol building in OKC
And click here to learn more about the Woody Guthrie Festival in July
Sunday, April 17, 2011
I love my Students!
I am a big note writer, this is my list of student playing last saturday at the Stephens Co. Music Teachers Association's Spring Festival.
When I got home Tuesday someone had written me a little note on the top....
It made my year~
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
February Composer- Scott Joplin
in honor of African American History month-
Scott Joplin-
born mid century 1800's outside Texarkana (making him the closest composer geographically to us)
was given FREE lessons and took advantage of it
named the father of ragtime
wrote lots of music, mostly played first then put on paper, had a huge hand width, that's why a lot of the orginal music has huge intervals in the left hand
He music is fun and lively and continues to be a favorite among piano students
link to Bailey Bowman performing the Entertainer
fun trivia about Joplin
a radio show to listen to about Joplin
homeschool or extra printable activities
Scott Joplin-
born mid century 1800's outside Texarkana (making him the closest composer geographically to us)
was given FREE lessons and took advantage of it
named the father of ragtime
wrote lots of music, mostly played first then put on paper, had a huge hand width, that's why a lot of the orginal music has huge intervals in the left hand
He music is fun and lively and continues to be a favorite among piano students
link to Bailey Bowman performing the Entertainer
fun trivia about Joplin
a radio show to listen to about Joplin
homeschool or extra printable activities
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
January Composer- Chopin
Chopin was an interesting man.
He wrote strictly for the piano.
He died early and was buried in Paris but his heart was taken back to Poland, the land of his birth. Literally they sent it back!
Here's my college piano professor at Chopin's grave in France...
a good kid friendly link
He wrote strictly for the piano.
He died early and was buried in Paris but his heart was taken back to Poland, the land of his birth. Literally they sent it back!
Here's my college piano professor at Chopin's grave in France...
a good kid friendly link
don't forget to check out the activities/games on there, there's a great note reader game!
And the song of the month, one I'm memorizing currently....Prelude in A Maj
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