by Vince | Apr 19, 2010 | Grandparents, Seniors |
"How to Have Fun with your Grandchildren and Teach Them to Love Classical Music" Finding things to do with your grandchildren is always fun. Next time you want to plan an event think about taking them to a concert? Better yet how about a children's... by Vince | Apr 19, 2010 | Grandparents, Seniors |
Do you sing with your grandchildren? This fellow sure does... Can you name a song you would enjoy teaching to your grandkids? Can you name a song THEY would like to sing with you!?
by Chris Salter | Apr 19, 2010 | Early Learners, Musical Literacy, Parents |
Most music and especially piano lessons sooner or later come to the "barbed wire" of music education, i.e., reading sheet music. This tends to be the dividing line, of kids who somehow "get" music notation, and those who don't, who either drop out or disengage, or... 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 Vince | Apr 19, 2010 | Adult Learners, Piano Wizard |
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 Vince | 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...