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Nov 4, 20215 min read

A Learning by Ear and Transcription Project for Intermediate Band

Contrary to popular belief, I enjoy coaching large ensembles. These groups are really good at facilitating the practice of reading...

Aug 26, 20214 min read

Was Classical Music the Popular Music of its Time?

There was a tweet that really inspired this blog post in the first place. And it went something like this: I’ve heard people say,...

Jul 9, 20215 min read

STEAM in Music Class with Coding

This blog post has been adapted as a chapter section that has been accepted for publication by Oxford University Press in Technology for...

May 9, 20216 min read

32 Tips and Tricks for “Letting Go” of Your Creative Inhibitions

I’ve discovered a few things along the way that have helped me immensely in overcoming my fear of improvising to help me to “let go” and...

Apr 25, 20213 min read

How to Create a Safe Place for Improvising and Composing

Here are some simple actions you can take or phrases you can say or think to foster a safe place to explore and experiment with music in...

Apr 17, 20213 min read

9 Pieces of Advice for Pre-service Music Educators

Learn to play the guitar – It’s one of those instruments that is incredibly versatile and can be carried around the room, unlike the...