Posted in Feature, Sightreading on April 10th, 2008 No Comments »
We all know the secret to learning to read music: there is no secret. It’s a hard truth when you’re just starting out - the idea that there’s just no way around it, you won’t learn your notes unless you practice! And when it comes to reading notes on the staff, many students don’t get the workout that they need on a regular basis. Here’s an easy way to make note-reading part of their routine on a regular basis.
Posted in Feature, Getting Started, Sightreading, Technique on September 2nd, 2007 2 Comments »
What happens when you finally get to start a student off from absolute zero? No more blaming the old teacher who gave them poor technique and got them hooked on tablature! A good first lesson can set the standard for the rest of the school year, and ensure smooth sailing for both teacher and student.
Posted in Sightreading on May 19th, 2007 No Comments »
How to bring real musical notation into a lesson without scaring away the student. [Hint: think about why written notation was invented in the first place.]