by Jenny Peters | Sep 19, 2023 | Adults and Music, Children and Music
Music teachers agree that students who give back to their communities are a joy to teach. Having altruistic people around makes everyone’s experience more positive. But I wondered, why is altruism important? So, I did a Google Search. Here is what came up. Altruism...
by Jenny Peters | Sep 18, 2023 | Technology in Music
Do you struggle to count your rhythms? Do you struggle to get the feel of the music when you are learning to in a different style? Well, practicing with a backing track can help! And here is how. Benefits for Novices – They Learn to Listen Students learn their...
by Jenny Peters | Sep 18, 2023 | Adults and Music, Children and Music, Technology in Music
Music instruction involves sound that is produced in real-time. Computers can make this process efficient, but does it work as well? The short answer is that It depends on your goals and your motivation. There are pros and cons to both types of instruction. During the...
by Jenny Peters | Sep 7, 2023 | Adults and Music, Children and Music
Share the Joy of Music! Music teachers agree that students who give back to their communities are a joy to teach. Having altruistic people around makes everyone’s experience more positive. But I wondered, why is altruism important? So, I did a Google Search. Here is...
by Jenny Peters | Sep 7, 2023 | Adults and Music
Am I too Old? In my teaching, I hear this a lot. And my answer is, it is never too late to learn an instrument. Research shows that playing an instrument increases memory and brain flexibility in older adults. So, go for it. Children and Instruments Children have...
