playlist management
Blues Medley & Shakin’ Bishop
I’m trying to figure out what these two variations are and where I can learn about them. I’ve seen Blues Medley (V turnaround) listed by other teachers as an official SM variation. I assume this comes from the Lvl. 2 TTP when Neil teaches the…
When to start Arrangements, Comp and Improv, Accompaniment
If you are a newly licensed teacher, you received specific instruction on your Licensing session on how and when to introduce Arrangements, Composition and Improvisation and Accompaniment. All of the information is also available via an audio recording in the Teacher Reference Library. I realize…
Play Games! New Playlist Game Ideas
I’m just launching the Playlist Management program in my studio and absolutely loving the simplicity and clarity it bring to the whole playlist process. Besides the engaging and straightforward training in how to use these new playlists, the training was also packed with lots of…
Adult Students Marking the Playlist
I am wondering about how other teachers find getting adults to tick the playlist. Especially men look at me with that “Not going to happen, lady” look in their eye. I am finding that retired women seem happy enough to do it, and some personality…
Variations & Arrangements – Taking Notes
I have a questions about writing notes for Variations/Arrangements. I understand clearly from all my training materials that there are no support materials for this, and I am not to let them write down notes or clues for how the songs went. So, I am…
Student Requests to Play Other Songs
I have a student who has just started F2, had done 4 arrangements. She is learning a few other instruments as well. She is a fast learner, able to play the new songs hands together immediately after I show her. She has asked me to…
Ideas for 8 year old Boys
I’m looking for a couple fun projects for 8-year-old boys who are near the end of Level 1. I’m looking for ideas outside the regular Foundation, arrangement, and comp/imp projects. I want to do a few fun, extra things with them while their classmates are…