In Part 1 of How to Read Music like a Pro, I talked about what sight reading is, why it’s important, and why it’s a common challenge for many musicians. In Part 2 of How to Read Music like a Pro, I mentioned the most common sight reading books used by teachers, and how toContinue reading “How to Read Music like a Pro – Part 3 (last)”
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How to Read Music like a Pro – Part 2
In my previous post, I talked about what sight reading is, why it’s important, and why it’s such a challenge for many musicians. In Part 2 of How to Read Music like a Pro, I will mention the most common sight reading books used by teachers, and how to choose the material that is rightContinue reading “How to Read Music like a Pro – Part 2”
How to read music like a pro – Part 1
Last year, I had an adult (a voice teacher in fact) come to me for lessons on how to sight read better. She was an amazing singer, and could easily accompany herself and her students on the piano by playing chords, but found it difficult to sight read, even pieces at the grade 2 level.Continue reading “How to read music like a pro – Part 1”
How I compose for the VSO
On Wednesday, May 1, I attended a VSO (Vancouver Symphony Orchestra) music educational experience called “Musical Encounters”. This is put on by the volunteers at the VSO, and features a composer or musician sharing their experiences with the general public. The doors opened at 6:15pm for a wine and appetizer reception, then the talk beganContinue reading “How I compose for the VSO”
How to survive an Electronic Dance Music Concert
This is part of an ongoing series of posts where I will explain what to expect when attending a live concert. Music is best experienced firsthand, and depending on the genre, what’s expected for the concert-goer can be quite varied. Here are my thoughts on attending an Electronic Dance Music Concert in Vancouver. What isContinue reading “How to survive an Electronic Dance Music Concert”
How to survive an opera
This is the first of an ongoing series of posts where I will explain what to expect when attending a live concert. Music is best experienced firsthand, and depending on the genre, what’s expected for the concert-goer can be quite varied. Here are my thoughts on attending an Opera in Vancouver. What is an opera?Continue reading “How to survive an opera”
Masterclass with Dina Yoffe
I had the opportunity to attend a masterclass by Dina Yoffe last week. A masterclass is like a special piano lesson with a well-known performer, in front of an audience. The students who were chosen for the masterclass had to undergo an audition, so the teacher mainly works to polish and refine their playing. DinaContinue reading “Masterclass with Dina Yoffe”
How to fix broken key tops
What do you do when your piano keys (the top plastic part) becomes chipped or broken over years of use ? Or how difficult would it be to fix broken key tops on a used piano that you plan to purchase? What you will need: -Replacement plastic keytops (if your keys are ivory, you mayContinue reading “How to fix broken key tops”
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