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California Prop 28 Explained: How Schools Can F...

California's Proposition 28 sends roughly $1 billion a year to schools for arts and music education. Here's how it works, what the money can buy, and how to use it...

California Prop 28 Explained: How Schools Can F...

California's Proposition 28 sends roughly $1 billion a year to schools for arts and music education. Here's how it works, what the money can buy, and how to use it...

Establishing Rapport With Adult Music Students

When music instructors welcome new students into the studio, most of those students are children. However, many adults have a desire to learn about music too. At first glance, it...

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Establishing Rapport With Adult Music Students

When music instructors welcome new students into the studio, most of those students are children. However, many adults have a desire to learn about music too. At first glance, it...

48 comments

Teaching Different Piano Modes

The piano is an incredibly versatile instrument that is just as prominent in classical compositions as it is in jazz standards. In fact, you'll hear the piano in country, rock,...

Teaching Different Piano Modes

The piano is an incredibly versatile instrument that is just as prominent in classical compositions as it is in jazz standards. In fact, you'll hear the piano in country, rock,...

What Order Should I Teach Piano Scales?

As a piano instructor, you have probably noticed that there is a sensible order in which topics are introduced to students. After all, it makes no sense to start talking...

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What Order Should I Teach Piano Scales?

As a piano instructor, you have probably noticed that there is a sensible order in which topics are introduced to students. After all, it makes no sense to start talking...

25 comments

What Is an Accidental in Music?

Have you ever marveled at the way an ensemble of musicians is able to play in perfect harmony? Practice plays a role in this, but so does the written music...

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What Is an Accidental in Music?

Have you ever marveled at the way an ensemble of musicians is able to play in perfect harmony? Practice plays a role in this, but so does the written music...

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Music Teaching Mistakes

Are you a piano teacher? If you've been teaching for decades, chances are very good that you are not the same instructor that you were in the beginning. What brought...

Music Teaching Mistakes

Are you a piano teacher? If you've been teaching for decades, chances are very good that you are not the same instructor that you were in the beginning. What brought...