<r>I think learning music notes can help you when you start doing ensemble playing, such as in a jazz band. If there is a unison lick that you play with other instruments, it will usually be written as notes on a staff. You don't need to be a speed reader, but at least being able to recognize the ...

<r>Cool site, it looks like it is an online encyclopedia teaching music concepts. Seems a little dry but is probably good for intermediate/advance students or adult students. Good find <E>:)</E><br/>
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<r>If you want to start music lessons at 3, I would recommend to take your son to a group music learning environment, such as Kinder Musik. I also think that 3 is a bit young to start. The attention won't be there, the coordination, and even reading of music will be difficult. I think that 6 is a ...

<r>Anyone ever enrolled in music exams? As a music teacher, I often put my private music students in the Royal School of Music exams (<URL url="www.abrsm.org"><s>[url]</s>www.abrsm.org<e>[/url]</e></URL>). These are great because the student must be well-rounded and pass in technique, performance ...

<r>One suggestion I would have when you are a new teacher, is to maintain a professional studio. Clean up, put away clutter, and make a welcoming, clean, and professional environment. Putting your college diploma framed on the wall is a nice touch (especially if you majored in music). Have a clean ...

<r>As a music teacher, what do you do when a student misses lessons? Do you assign double the work, or just the same amount of workload? Do you require them to take a longer lesson right before they leave? any thoughts are appreciated, thanks!<br/>
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-Theresa Chen<br/>
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<r>For beginning music students, I usually divide their assignments into 3 main categories:<br/>
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1. Technique - learning scales, fingering, chords, etc.<br/>
2. Lesson songs - songs that the student needs to learn so it will help progress them to be a better player<br/>
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<r>Hi Voltafan!! I am also new here. My name is Theresa Chen and I am a music teacher. I own a music school and primarily teach piano but also play guitar and have a lot of guitar teachers at the school. I look forward to chatting with everyone here!<br/>
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-Theresa Chen<br/>
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