PPP175: Student Case Study: Ray, one-year anniversary

PPP175: Student Case Study: Ray, one-year anniversary

About a year ago, in episode 135, I introduced you to Ray (not his real name), a brand new student in my studio. Since then, in each episode ending in 5, I've given you an update on how Ray is progressing in his lessons and the things I'm learning as I work with him. In today's episode, we continue the journey as I share some of Ray's goals for the upcoming semester. Listen to the full episode here Making a lateral shift to keep him playing but not necessarily advancing in the method books. As I expected, Ray has rapidly…
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Episode 033: Magic Wand Part 3

Episode 033: Magic Wand Part 3

Part Three of the three-part series AKA "Linear Circle of 5ths" (Magic Wand is a much cooler name, don't you think?) My students take the annual theory exam offered by Texas Music Teachers Association. The information I describe in this podcast coincides with the concepts students need to know for the Level 7 through Level 12 theory exam. Listen to the full episode here: (more…)
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