Anyone reading this will possibly notice I am not very good at updating my Blog very often! But I have found myself with time over the last few months whilst I’ve seen my profession change beyond words. I, like so many others during this Covid-19 pandemic, am in awe of […]
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Looking for ideas to help children to practise at home? We all need help to grow as a musician 🙂 Sadly there are no magic answers, but here are some ways that may help …. 1. Don’t expect them to do it spontaneously! Children are experts at being busy, and […]
For anyone starting to learn the flute, I am posting some useful links and information here. Take a look and feel free to ask questions …… Have fun! When it comes to needing a flute, you can of course choose between buying a second hand instrument, buying a new instrument […]
www.abrsm.org/speedshifter is a new app (also available for desktop) which allows you to play backing tracks / CD tracks / MP3 files at any speed you want – without altering the pitch. http://www.musicroom.com/blog/music-education/music-theory-for-beginners is an excellent app for ipad / iphone (maybe other smart phones ….. I’m not sure at present) […]
Apps, Websites and other useful info: Below are some websites and apps that you may wish to take a look at. I will keep adding to these – If anyone has others to share, or comments about the things I post, please get in touch …. www.musicroom.com A useful website with sheet music, […]
This is an interesting article to read …… an ongoing problem for most young musicians, and their long-suffering-but-supportive parents 🙂 http://www.oregonlive.com/kiddo/index.ssf/2014/01/music_lessons_tips_for_making.html
Using Playlists for Mood Setting Think of a song ….. or a favourite piece of music …… and notice how you feel! Isn’t it amazing how emotive music can be? The simple introduction to a song on the radio can bring back a memory, maybe with a smile or tears, as if the past […]
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It’s been one of those sunny ‘thinking days’ for me today, and I’ve found myself reminiscing…… In 1996, just after I qualified as Primary School teacher, I arranged for my school to take part in a BBC ‘Tomorrow’s World’ study. They were trying to prove, or disprove, ‘The Mozart […]
There’s nothing better than the start of a school holiday! Full of promise, hope and expectation, the weeks stretch ahead of me as I plan what I am going to do. A fantastic combination of all the ‘To Do’ things I haven’t done, mixed in with my children’s wishlist of […]