PPP382: Rowina Sidler and Noteology: A New Way to Learn to Read Music

PPP382: Rowina Sidler and Noteology: A New Way to Learn to Read Music

What if learning to read music didn't have to begin with Every Good Boy Does Fine?My guest today, Rowina Sidler, grew up surrounded by music. In fact, playing by ear had been passed down through several generations of her family. Rowina could play the piano, compose music, pick out tunes, and sing harmonies—but reading music was another story.When she began formal piano lessons at age 11, the experience was frustrating enough that she quit after about ten weeks.Years later, after receiving a special birthday gift from her mother and having children of her own, Rowina decided she wanted something different…
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PPP 319: Reflections on last week’s episode

PPP 319: Reflections on last week’s episode

I really enjoyed talking with Winston Hall last week. One of the things he said really struck me and I've been thinking about it ever since. He said, "Reading music is the most analytical way to make music." and that wasn't how his brain was wired.My brain actually feels safer and more confident with the music, in fact, I feel frozen if I don't have music in front of me; I don't know what to play! Listen to the full episode here Resources mentioned in today's show Winston Hall's interview: PPP 318: Wrong Note Right: The Story of an Accidental…
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PPP249: Music Maker – Scales

PPP249: Music Maker – Scales

Does your piano teacher assign scales for you to practice? Is playing major scales part of your piano kid's practice routine? I remember playing scales as part of my homework assignment at times but I never really connected them to the pieces I was playing. In my mind, they were a separate chore. I wonder if your piano kid sees the value of learning and playing scales as part of their musical abilities. Listen to the full episode here According to Brenden Hogan, founder of Musiah, here are some reasons for practicing scales: scales develop your awareness of tonality and…
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