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The Joy of Making Music

Why do we enjoy listening to the radio? Going to concerts? Singing traditional songs with family and friends? Dancing? Taking music lessons? Music appreciation, for many of us, feels like a very natural and integral part of life. It may not be something we think about very often. But sometimes, for example when we’re learningContinue reading “The Joy of Making Music”

Composition puzzle pieces

It is my humble opinion that composing is the best way to learn music theory. It makes you really think about when to use every musical element, and why. It also helps you to appreciate all the hard work and skill that composers put into creating the pieces we play! This is a fun activityContinue reading “Composition puzzle pieces”

Sight Reading Flash Cards

Creating my own flash cards has been in the works for a while, so I’m very excited about this post! I purchased these awesome flash cards from Full Voice Music a while ago and have found them to be a lot of fun for sight reading and composition practice. I wanted cards that would helpContinue reading “Sight Reading Flash Cards”