Note reading doesn't have to be boring.  I actually enjoy helping my students master note reading because there are so many ways to pr...

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  I like to call Friday rehearsals 'Friday Fun Day!'  I want Fridays to be a celebration of all we learned during the week, but also...

 Have you ever stared at your music library, trying to find something for your beginners to perform at their very first concert, and discove...

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  I went back to school this week and have been busy getting ready for students to come back next week. Before I begin handing out school in...

I am big on teaching note reading and I have students do a TON of worksheets, games, and assessments to make sure they are fluent at rhythm/...

 One thing I want to do better is help students develop a practice plan by teaching them what and how to practice.  Also, I believe it is im...

  A couple of months ago, jazz violinist and educator Christian Howes spent a day working with all of my students. I admit I was a bit nervo...

  Teaching beginning orchestra is fun.  Students are excited to learn and there are so many warm-ups, activities, and games to play that are...

  Do you have students practice rhythmic dictation?  I have found my beginners enjoy doing dictation and it makes a great assessment tool!  ...

  Here's a simple, easy activity you can do with your beginning orchestra students to review notes and rhythms at the end of the year. T...