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At conference I was asked if I had a game that taught stem placement. I don't have a game but I do have a teaching aid that was given to me by Wendy Guimont (
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Warm Summer Greetings from BC, Traveling from one music conference in California to another one in Banff, Alberta made for an awesome July. One conference left me inspired to teach improvisation to
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Colleen Francis was an inspiring seminar presenter at the Banff conference. She encouraged us to all stay in contact with our students throughout the summer. One way she suggested was to send
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Even though summer is a time for kicking back and enjoying the well deserved rest that comes from a busy teaching year, in the back of our minds registration for the fall is always lurking around.
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A wonderful Sunny Day to you and a warm welcome to all the new MYC teachers who have completed their training this spring. MYC is a great program. There is a lot to learn in your first year but don
Sunshine and Strawberries
Sunshine and Strawberries!
It's here! Summer! I was just out to a local farm and picked strawberries to eat and put some away for a winter day. I always love to dip them in chocolate but my daughter, Melissa, suggested to melt "toblerone" to dip them in. It's wonderful twist to dipping the strawberries with a touch of honey and almond nougat.
I trust the summer has arrived in your part of the country and that you are enjoying the finals days of your teaching year. I hope the summer will bring plenty of good times with family, friends and a good book.
Speaking of books, I do love to read, the latest two books that I've read , "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett and "The Long Song" by Andrea Levy have been moving and thought provoking. Have you read a good book lately, send me the title, I'm always looking for a new book to read.
Summer is a time for rejuvenation and also getting ready for the fall. Why not have more free time and order a few games, so you don't have to make any this summer! Solo Time Music Games are designed to save you time and effort.
Enjoy your summer with good friends, a book, the beach and family.
Mindful Practice versus Mindless Practice
As music exams are approaching, I am always thinking of how I must encourage my students to practice over the next little while.
Some of my students are just in the groove of putting in their 30 mintues of practice and then they feel that they are DONE! But has any good gone into the practicing is the question?
At conference in Ontario two years ago the speaker spoke about
Mindful practice vs Mindless practice.
It's hard to get our young musician's to think about every part of the song with purpose and intention when they would rather be outside playing.
Read my blog Dear Emily,
for my encouragement and desires for my young musicians.
Read my blog Dear Emily,
for my encouragement and desires for my young musicians.
Time Signature and Note Values
Do your students struggle with learning the
values of notes?
values of notes?
Are they able determine a time signature?
Goin' Nuts - Can help young musicians
learn these skills with ease by playing this "fun"
game for ages 6 and up.
Clap the rhythm, count the beats in each measure
game for ages 6 and up.
Clap the rhythm, count the beats in each measure
then place card with the correct time signature.
Colourful laminated gameboard and cards
