Time for More Music
Reading Process Additional Material
I have recently started the Reading Program with a few of my students. We are still in the Reading Rhythm book. Once you are finished with the Reading Notes program, what material do you give them to reinforce or practice reading music? I heard Time for…
Reading Notes – sight-reading skills
When teaching reading notes, do I get the student to buy Time for More Music, so they can sight read at home? And/or do I get them to sight-read pieces from Time for More Music in class? Time for More Music is a TTP (teacher training…
Key Signature
I am in the process of studying the level 10 development program. It sounds fantastic and I am really excited to be at the end. Neil mentions in level 10 that in the music we can tell that the particular song is in a key of (for…
Improvising on Life Song
I have tried improvising on black notes with ‘Life Song’ from the Time for More Music program with terrific results. I have tried these options: Lower part played on the keyboard, Upper part sung (or played on another instrument) and then improvising on the upper…
Time Signature
When do we talk about the bottom number in the time signature? For example, 3/4 in Amazing Grace? When you start talking about time signature in TFMM. You would say that 3/4 means “count to 3 using quarter notes.” I bring it in when the…
Students Leaving After Learning To Read
I have taken a few students through the Reading process, and I believe it has been very successful. I am currently working through Time For More Music and Jazz 1 with some of those students. Other students, having achieved “reading”, and having a huge repertoire,…
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…
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…
Retiring Pieces from Repertoire
I am moving for the first time into Time for More Music. So I’m at a point where I will soon be able to tell students that it’s okay to retire certain pieces from their repertoire. Although I’ve seen recommendations about when one might choose to…
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,…