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Piano Guild
Piano Guild Piano Guild is an educational event sponsored by American College of Musicians. This yearly event offers non-competitive auditions for students to prepare distinct goals and receive awards and positive feedback for their efforts. Students and teachers work together to select the appropriate level and goal for their needs with the desire to encourage …
More Practice Tips
More Practice Tips More Practice Tips “Practice makes perfect” is an old saying we’ve all heard as children. Music lessons are fun, education, and important, but how do we remember everything learned between lessons? A former choir director of mine, used to say “practice makes permanent.” I like to think that perfection is an unrealistic …
Teaching Tips
Teaching Tips Pedagogy is the science of teaching. Students are more successful when we move from known concepts to unknown concepts and/or gross motor to fine motor skills. Preparation is key. Guiding students to be successful will keep them excited to learn without feeling overwhelmed. Think: how can I incorporate all the learning styles: kinesthetic, …
Different Singing Styles
I think the most important part of learning how to sing in different styles is having the basic backbone of good singing technique. When you know how to use your voice in the best way then you can start to experiment with different styles of singing. Strictly learning one style of singing only hinders you …
Vocal Health
Vocal Health Vocal health is very important when it comes to singing professionally but especially when it comes to practicing. Part of practicing good singing technique is practicing good vocal health. Like any other instrument, your voice will have wear and tear over time from extraneous use so one of my main pieces of advice …
Teacher Spotlight
Teacher Spotlight Teacher Spotlight: This is where we showcase some of our amazing teachers and their performances. We have musicians fluent in jazz, classical, pop, and more. Sam Kearney https://youtu.be/0Ges-psbqMc Here’s Sam our woodwind teacher jamming on his saxophone. Austin Hamilton https://youtu.be/2_YjGSd4Ub4 Here’s Austin our guitar teacher demonstrating the versatility of the guitar. Maria Prentice …
Practice Tips
Practice Tips Practice tips will vary from musician to musician. – I always say, dedicate some time throughout the day for devoted practice time. Some people like to sit at a piano to practice anything while some people like to go to an empty room so they have no distractions. Find out what suites you well …
Home Performances
Home Performances Home Performances: While we’re stuck at home in this quarantine, it’s difficult to find joy and happiness in the same old same old. Music and art have historically been an important part of everyday life. Sometimes it signals the start of something new, reflects our emotions, or even tries to capture beauty in …
Dance: Zeibekikos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqiVuB3E_F4 Dr. Amy Schumaker Bliss performing with the Atlantic Brass Band.
