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Carol of the Bells

Here is the teaching process for Carol of the Bells as best as I can describe in writing. It is truly very easy to learn. Contact me if you have questions! Introduction: Hand position: Thumbs of BH on A RH: Use “top” four fingers envision…

Mapping Strategy

Could someone explain the “mapping” strategy? I’ve noticed it a few times in the TTM, but I’d like to make sure I understand it completely. Here is an official definition: Observing any section or piece of music as a series of shapes, and assembling those…

Using music books starting in Level 7

Do your students who are Level 7 and above use the music books often to help them learn the pieces? They see Neil has the music book open in the videos, and Neil also approves that for rhythm tracking in the teacher training videos. I…

Question about Foundation Levels building on each other

I’m getting ready to have four students go into Level 4. I have that program but haven’t purchased 5 & 6. Will these levels build upon the lower like Levels 1, 2, 3 did? No. Levels 1-3 build upon each other but Level 4 introduces…

Learning Songs from the Page to the Keyboard

I would like to hear from some teachers who have taken students through the Reading Program, and they are now learning some songs they bring in, and learning them from the page. I want to know how to lift those songs I fall in love…

Decoding Strategies Sheet

This is a great topic, and applying the SM strategies is a skill that does take lots of practice.  Below is what I have called a ‘decoding sheet’ which I put together to help remember the steps to take while developing the skill to take…

Questions from Parents – Trust the Process

I received a few questions today from a mum of a 11-12 year old girl. Because I’m reasonably new to SM, I’d truly appreciate some advice from those of you who are further down the track than me – particularly in regard to reading. Here…