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2023 MTNA Ohio Conference: Notes for Parents and Students
Notes for parents and students from the 2023 MTNA Ohio Conference
2023 MTNA Ohio Conference Take-Away: Why developing music appreciation through lessons and concert attendance matters
Things I’m pondering after the 2023 MTNA conference include the value of music lessons and live concert attendance for human flourishing and growing confidence in the benefit of basic skills in the traditionally classical context for artistic success in a wide variety of musical genres.
The ‘Why’ Behind My Current Choice of Piano Methods
An overview of the method books that are part of piano study at Flourishing Foundations Music Studio
Part 1: The Journey and the Goal with Music Lessons: Setting Expectations, Knowing Your ‘Why’ and “How long does it take to be ‘good’ at music”?
As a music teacher I frequently get asked ‘how long is this going to take?’ Let’s probe into the reasons for asking that question by asking some clarifying questions and then providing some answers from across the music community.
Should We Call it Piano ‘Practice’?
As adults we can make the mistake of interpreting piano practice in ways that aren’t going to actually be effective for the typical child.
‘Secret short-cuts’ or ‘ole fashioned hard work?
Hello! Welcome to the ‘Practice’ portion of the Flourishing in Music blog. …
Music lessons or child development?
Hello! How excited are you about the possibilities for adventure and growth that our youngest ones can undertake in music?….
Flourishing Flutist
Hello! Welcome to the ‘Flute’ section of my ‘Flourishing in Music’ blog…
Merry Christmas!
We’re almost to Christmas! I checked out our local library system (Columbus Metropolitan Library) for children’s books that had a Christmas theme and text that was focused on the lyrics to a Christmas song or otherwise musical sound.
