If there is one thing, aside from music, that I have discussed more than anything on this web site—and that I am passionate about almost as much as music itself—it is practice. I have written about the myths of practice and the value of being all-in. I have revealed multiple incentives programs I have used to […]
New this year, students in 5 of the 8 clusters at Open School have the opportunity to participate in Music Karate! To learn more, click below to download the Music Karate Introduction for Parents: Tools for Home Practice Instruments, Apps, & Papers Recommended Beginner Instruments Recorders Glockenspiels / Xylophones (Keyboard Percussion) Ukuleles Free Apps […]
Starting the week of September 12th, I will be announcing our third and final topic of the year, “Playing Music”. Students will be introduced to the instruments they will be playing with their cluster. Red & Silver clusters will be playing beginner level mallet percussion instruments (xylophones, glockenspiels, and metallophones). Indigo & Orange clusters will […]
This year at Open School, our 2nd and 3rd grade clusters will be learning to play the recorder! At our school, the students are given recorders to use in the classroom and keep at the end of the year. However, it is up to the parents whether they wish to purchase the instruments for their […]
Starting the week of September 12th, I will be announcing our third and final topic of the year, “Playing Music”. Students will be introduced to the instruments they will be playing with their cluster. Red & Silver clusters will be playing beginner level mallet percussion instruments (xylophones, glockenspiels, and metallophones). Indigo & Orange clusters will […]
Here is a fun, simple scale exercise that is perfect for any level of player. (Note that I didn’t use the words ‘beginner’ or ‘easy’, as this sort of exercise can be good practice for even the most advanced players! Just try playing it really fast.) This sort of exercise is great to help you […]