Music Education

Where to Find Lead Sheets and Fake Books Online

A look at various websites that offer fake books, real books and lead sheets online for free or for purchase.

Using Waveforms in Music Lessons

This week, I tried a new idea out on a student who has trouble playing steadily (and hates the metronome). I showed him our waveforms.

6 Steps to Self-Regulated Practicing

According to super-cool professor Dr. John Picone, there are six steps to self-regulated practicing. Master these and you will learn your music quickly and efficiently.

Piano Shopping with my Adult Student

Piano shopping with one of my adult students was educational for me as well. It also proved to me that the piano chooses the musician.