hymns

I have a very motivated adult student who has nearly finished Time for More Music. She is able to figure out what most any piece of music says given enough time. She has a good grasp of intervals and knows what many of the notes…

• Last updated 3 years ago
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I got an inquiry from a 25-year-old lady who made it clear she just wants to learn to read music. On the phone when I described all I’ve gained from SM, her attitude seemed to be “I don’t need all that–I just want to play…

• Last updated 7 years ago
• FIS, hymns, info session, intro session, Laurie Richards, student wants only to read