by Chris Salter | Apr 19, 2010 | Early Learners, Grandparents, Home-School, Musician Parents, Parents |
Jan here. I'm sure you'll agree that one of the biggest issues in the life of a busy executive is not having enough quality time with the family. And you try to get the most out of what little time you *do* have. The American Music Conference did a survey...
by Vincent Miele | Apr 19, 2010 | Adult Learners |
Jan here. Of course I love hearing stories about how kids have reacted to playing the Piano Wizard Academy. But one of my favorites of all time actually came from a couple of adult learners. We heard from some enthusiastic parents that they couldn't wait for...
by Vincent Miele | Apr 19, 2010 | Adult Learners, Music Therapy, Seniors |
Jan here. One of my pet peeves is the expression "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." Phooey. That's just a lame excuse to get out learning a new skill, and it doesn't hold water. AMC Music News reported that since music involves all...
by Vincent Miele | Apr 19, 2010 | Non-Music Educators |
There are a couple of key concepts for non-music educators to think about about when trying to learn to teach music. Learning "about" music vs learning to make music. In other words, non-music educators often feel much more comfortable teaching facts about music...
by Chris Salter | Apr 19, 2010 | Home-School, Non-Music Educators |
Often non-music educators shy away from teaching music because they feel so inadequate in their musical understanding or training. One great way to overcome this inhibition and lack of experience is to "be a child" again. 1. Start where they are, be honest, and...
by Vincent Miele | Apr 19, 2010 | Adult Learners |
Jan here. The article "Music and the Mind" reported that most of Silicon Valley's key players are practicing musicians. Hmm, coincidence? I think not. With all the research showing that music helps stimulate the brain in myriad ways, these people are...
