Best Piano Method for Older Beginners (Tweens and Teens)

While I have gotten great results using the Bastien Basics series with teens and tweens, the illustrations really are geared much more for the younger set. I prefer instead to use Bastien’s Older Beginner Course. Yes, it’s older. It’s still applicable and teaches the concepts in the order that make the most sense to me!… Continue reading Best Piano Method for Older Beginners (Tweens and Teens)

Best Method for Brand New Piano Students

I strongly prefer the Bastien method when teaching kids who are new piano students, and have never studied piano. I like how the lessons flow, and the order that concepts are taught. I’ve had excellent success with students from age 5-15 using this method. I’m including links for Amazon and Sheet Music Plus. It’s completely… Continue reading Best Method for Brand New Piano Students

The Little Red Hen — The Music

For teachers! Are you considering putting together a little musical production? These are all based on The Little Red Hen. look inside Little Red Hen A Farmyard Fable. Composed by Gavin Mole and Sara Ridgley. This edition: Musical Score. Classroom/Pre-School; Musicals; Musicals and Programs. Class Act Productions Series. Children. CD; Score. International Music Co. #55-6524A.… Continue reading The Little Red Hen — The Music

Folklore & Fairytales Cinderella… The Music!

There is much more than just the Disney Cinderella music! If you play an instrument or sing, check these out! Disney, Prokofiev, Rodgers & Hammerstein, the list goes on! look inside Cinderella Composed by Rodgers & Hammerstein. Vocal Selections. Broadway. Songbook. With vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics, chord names and guitar chord diagrams. 48 pages.… Continue reading Folklore & Fairytales Cinderella… The Music!

Folklore and Fairytales… Bremen Town Musicians

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Folklore and Fairytales. They hang out in the 398s, and often don’t get checked out, because parents/teachers don’t browse in that area. But these are fantastic books to share. Today, I’m sharing my favorite versions of The Bremen Town Musicians. They’re all a little bit different! But all share in that fantastic story. When a… Continue reading Folklore and Fairytales… Bremen Town Musicians