I have heard that the following are great places to purchase music books online:
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/
http://www.pianolane.com/
http://www.jwpepper.com/
I mostly purchase my music at Kline's Music in Sacramento - 916-456-8742 or I order directly from the publisher.
Take your children on a field trip to Klines music! Let them browse through music on their level. They also have a room to play through the pieces.
Please tell us about your best experience in purchasing music!
Monday, June 28, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Summer Fun - More ideas!
Summer Fun! - Part 2
Did you choose a "Summer Fun" from yesterday's post? What "Summer Fun" might you be interested in? If you are a current student we can get started next week at your lesson. You choose and the "Summer Fun" can begin!
Play "fun" music: All musicians can use the summer to learn and play the music they really enjoy. They can explore ethnic music, popular music, jazz music or whatever music they deem to be "fun".
Listen to music live: Music students can also get musical inspiration by attending live performances during the summer.
Improvise: Music students can start using a familiar song or rhythm as a guideline, such as the "golden chord progressions" (.e.g, I-vi-IV-V or I-V-vi-IV).They can incorporate technical exercises, such as scales, chords, arpeggios, and transform them into songs.
Compose: Music students can explore their own creativity through music composition. Music can be written down by hand onto manuscript paper or by using music notation software.
Play at social gatherings: After a year of hard work, music students can show off what they learned at social events, such as family reunions, a block party, their grandparents' nursing home or a community celebration. Are you having a party on July 4th? Many students are currently working on a patriotic song that would be great to play for this holiday.
Did you choose a "Summer Fun" from yesterday's post? What "Summer Fun" might you be interested in? If you are a current student we can get started next week at your lesson. You choose and the "Summer Fun" can begin!
Play "fun" music: All musicians can use the summer to learn and play the music they really enjoy. They can explore ethnic music, popular music, jazz music or whatever music they deem to be "fun".
Listen to music live: Music students can also get musical inspiration by attending live performances during the summer.
Improvise: Music students can start using a familiar song or rhythm as a guideline, such as the "golden chord progressions" (.e.g, I-vi-IV-V or I-V-vi-IV).They can incorporate technical exercises, such as scales, chords, arpeggios, and transform them into songs.
Compose: Music students can explore their own creativity through music composition. Music can be written down by hand onto manuscript paper or by using music notation software.
Play at social gatherings: After a year of hard work, music students can show off what they learned at social events, such as family reunions, a block party, their grandparents' nursing home or a community celebration. Are you having a party on July 4th? Many students are currently working on a patriotic song that would be great to play for this holiday.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Summer Fun!!-More to Come!
Which one will you choose? Take a look at tomorrows posting before you decide. You may be able to do more than one!
Learn the music of your country. Many of us learn the traditional repertoire without regard to what is being created in our own countries. Take the time to explore the musical output of where you came from!
Perfect your technique: Without the pressure of upcoming concerts, summer is a fine time to go that extra mile in perfecting those scales. Let’s fill in the scale chart this summer! You can do it!
Learn to sight read: Sight-read a wide variety of music: Sight reading and sight playing are skills that take time to develop. Learning how to read on the spot is a great skill. In small doses, take the time to learn how to sight read every single day over the course of several weeks. I recommend Frederick Harris Music's Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests by Boris Berlin and Andrew Markow .
Pick out songs by ear: Music students can develop their musical ear by picking out the notes to their favorite songs. Intermediate and advanced students can try to pick out harmonies and accompaniment patterns to complement the melody. Music students who want to practice chording can do an internet search on "[insert title] + chords]."
Which one will you choose? Take a look at tomorrows posting before you decide. You may be able to do more than one!
Learn the music of your country. Many of us learn the traditional repertoire without regard to what is being created in our own countries. Take the time to explore the musical output of where you came from!
Perfect your technique: Without the pressure of upcoming concerts, summer is a fine time to go that extra mile in perfecting those scales. Let’s fill in the scale chart this summer! You can do it!
Learn to sight read: Sight-read a wide variety of music: Sight reading and sight playing are skills that take time to develop. Learning how to read on the spot is a great skill. In small doses, take the time to learn how to sight read every single day over the course of several weeks. I recommend Frederick Harris Music's Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests by Boris Berlin and Andrew Markow .
Pick out songs by ear: Music students can develop their musical ear by picking out the notes to their favorite songs. Intermediate and advanced students can try to pick out harmonies and accompaniment patterns to complement the melody. Music students who want to practice chording can do an internet search on "[insert title] + chords]."
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Summer Fun-Music to Explore
Looking for ways to encourage more practice through the summer?
Great books to explore!
Alfred Publishing
Famous & Fun Series- solo or duet
They have solo books and duet books.
If you are level 3 in Mayron Cole then choose level 2.
There are many great fun, popular pieces in these selections.
Hal Leonard
Popular Piano Solos or More Popular Piano Solos.
If you are Mayron Cole level 3 then choose level 3.
Great pieces
Alfred's Basic Piano Library
Solo Book- Top Hits
Another fun series
If you are level 3, then choose level 2
Mcpiano.com
Mayron Cole Method
There are some solo books and sheet music available for most levels
This is a great place to start. Choose the level you are currently in.
MORE SUMMER IDEAS TO FOLLOW
Great books to explore!
Alfred Publishing
Famous & Fun Series- solo or duet
They have solo books and duet books.
If you are level 3 in Mayron Cole then choose level 2.
There are many great fun, popular pieces in these selections.
Hal Leonard
Popular Piano Solos or More Popular Piano Solos.
If you are Mayron Cole level 3 then choose level 3.
Great pieces
Alfred's Basic Piano Library
Solo Book- Top Hits
Another fun series
If you are level 3, then choose level 2
Mcpiano.com
Mayron Cole Method
There are some solo books and sheet music available for most levels
This is a great place to start. Choose the level you are currently in.
MORE SUMMER IDEAS TO FOLLOW
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Piano Recital November 2009
Did we have a great time or what? The students worked hard and played well! Then.. we all celebrated with cupcakes and lemonade! Now, we have a wonderful surprise this week from a student's mom who is a professional photographer. You won't want to miss this opportunity to purchase your copy of the beautiful slide-show she put together with music for only $5.00. It is a wonderful keepsake! Unbelievable pictures of all the students who participated! Not only do we have a slide-show to purchase, but she has done a beautiful job editing pictures that can be viewed and purchased at www.pictage.com event #769929
THANK YOU DE'BORAH LEVIAS OF FLASH FOTO!!!!
THANK YOU DE'BORAH LEVIAS OF FLASH FOTO!!!!
SUMMER CAMP- Blast Off With Piano!!
Blast Off With Piano!!
Summer Camp
Beginners Ages 5 - 13
Not sure your child is ready for lessons?
Join our 3-day, summer camp introductory course!
Lessons the fun way!
• 3 Great introductory lessons!• Take lessons with your friends!• Fun theory games!• Small groups arranged according to age and ability.• Mini piano performance for parents.
Limited Availability; Not offered every summer
(916) 714-5570
STUDIO CALENDAR 2009-2010
Calendar of Events 2009 - 2010
August 26th
Wednesday Students No Lesson this week. Wednesday students come August 20th for special historical make-up lesson
August 31-Sept. 4
No lessons this week
September 7th
Monday Students No Lesson (Labor Day) -Monday students come September 10th for a make-up at your regular time slot.
October 1st
Annual $20. per student fee due for copies, studio misc. and lab supplies
November 7th
Piano Recital at 11:00 (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) 8697 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove, Next door to Denny's Restaurant.
November 11th
Wednesday Students No Lesson this week. Wednesday students come, November 19th for a make-up at your regular time slot
November
We will have lessons the week of Thanksgiving
Dec. 21st-Jan. 2nd
Holiday Break
February 15th
President's Day- Monday students come, February 18th for a make-up at your regular time slot.
March 1st-5th
Studio Spring Break
May 12th
Wednesday students no lesson this week. Wednesday students come May 20th for a make-up at your regular time slot.
May 31st
Memorial Day holiday- Monday students come June 3rd for a make-up at your regular time slot.
June
Care home performance opportunity (date TBD) Monday students come, June 3rd for a make-up at your regular time slot.
July 12th-July 30
Summer Break
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