goals

A parent asked me tonight “when will my daughter be able to hear a song, and just know how to play it with all the chords and in the right key?” I was unsure how to answer this, so of course I told the truth,…

• Last updated 4 years ago
• Accompaniment‏, chord, chord structure, chord theory, chords, communication, different facets of musicianship, ear training, expectation, expectations, FIS, four goals, free introductory session, goals, Gordon Harvey, Laurie Richards, managing expectations, matching pitch, musicianship, parent expectation, parental expectations, perfect pitch, pitch, play-by-ear, playing by ear, playing by ear method, playing chords, relative pitch, SM goals, standard of musicianship, talking about expectations

I have received an email inquiry from a parent initially asking if Simply Music students undertook exams and what concerts were available for students. I responded letting her know that students did not sit formal exams and that often teachers ran concerts for their students.…

• Last updated 6 years ago
• certificates, exams, goals, performance, recitals, recognition, Royal Conservatory

In this webinar Karen Nisenson, creator of the Gateway program, and Neil Moore give some background information about the recently released Simply Music Gateway curriculum and answer specific questions from the teacher body. Topics include: Simply Music Gateway – Background (00:00) Methodological Basis of Gateway…

• Last updated 6 years ago
• alzheimers, autism, autistic students, dementia, disabilities, disability, goals, Karen Nisenson, Laurie Richards, Neil Moore, neurological issues, outcomes, processing disorder, Simply Music Gateway, special needs