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Hi all, I wanted to let you know that my TEDxTalk has been approved for public release, and is now Live on YouTube. Over the years, many people have said to me that I should do a TEDTalk about Simply Music. And whilst promoting oneself…

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I have just lost a young student (7) who was, until mid level 2, loving the piano, practicing diligently without any encouragement needed. Then just before the school holidays we had two weeks where she barely played and then her father informed me she just…

• Last updated 2 years ago
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Who has a nice response to this missive that I received today? “I am happy to pay you for your time, and am overall pleased with the program (and with you especially), but paying for the books is more difficult when they are, quite frankly,…

• Last updated 4 years ago
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What are some top reasons that you think playing based is a useful approach? One for me: It helps the student see the piece holistically – understanding through patterns the form of a piece. (The ‘puzzle pieces’ as it were.) My favorite is just that…

• Last updated 4 years ago
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A teacher asked what are the benefits in transitioning from being a Licensed Teacher to a Certified Teacher. Here is Neil Moore’s response. What is the Benefit of Being a Certified Simply Music Piano Teacher? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4ZjB91gzcI&list=PL3o0aF_9qHn4F2sy8QRuPb_jf_r4D9823&index=18 Original video posted April 5, 2017

• Last updated 2 years ago
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Hi all, I want to share a few thoughts on the practice pad. I really love it. I can’t tell you how many of my students have benefited from using the pad as a learning tool. Especially if they’re unable to have their video  set…

• Last updated 10 years ago
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I am responding to Kerry H’s e-mail about shared vs. private lessons in response to Cheryl G’s questions. I found myself nodding in agreement as I read Kerry’s document about the reasons she gives to parents for why she believes shared lessons are preferable. Her…

• Last updated 10 years ago
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For the teachers who do mostly groups: Is group lessons mentioned in your advertising or not? How do you handle objections from parents who only want private? Do you take these students or not? Would you mind saying what you tell the parents are the…

• Last updated 9 years ago
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