reading program
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…
- Last updated 10 years ago
- bringing in new songs, fragmenting, learning tools, mapping, patterns, reading program, self generative, strategies
Pace of Learning–Reading Rhythm & Notes
I need some help in responding to some concerns from a couple of student’s parents (who have been talking to each other, by the way)! These 2 students have had approximately 145 lessons. One student is right on target according to the curriculum overview, and…
- Last updated 10 years ago
- accompaniment, generative learning, improvisation, musicianship, pace, Playlist, reading program, shared lessons, sight reading, Time for More Music, traditional lessons
A Case of the Blues in Level 4
I have two students, both in Level 4, who have a bad case of the blues….a definite valley syndrome. Neither of them want to mark their playlist, let alone keep all their earlier songs alive. Both moms are very supportive Simply Music moms but they’re struggling…
- Last updated 10 years ago
- 100th lesson, accompaniment, celebration, chords, comp and improv, group lessons, I-IV-V, Long Term Relationship, Playlist, reading program, valley on Level 4
Reading Program Testimonials
I wonder if some of you who have gone through the SM reading program would be so kind as to give me your testimonial of how well it works. I have many parents who are asking questions which I just don’t feel equipped to answer,…
- Last updated 6 years ago
- accompaniment program, life coach, reading notes, reading program, reading rhythm, testimonials, Time for More Music