So this happened! Thank you Rosanna Foss for bringing life into Beethoven’s classic piece, Für Elise. A lot of practicing and hard work from all involved. Rosanna made it to Carnegie Hall! Congratulations! Posted by Hey Lo Music on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 “>Carnegie Hall
Read More »I receive lots of questions about teaching toddlers piano and always advise a rhythm and movement experience with YOU! Forget formal lessons for awhile and simply make music, sing, create a beat or three. Here’s an excerpt from an article on the most current research of music and toddlers. “Forget the Mozart Effect and Baby […]
Read More »Ray Charles is one of my all time favorites! And, Marian McPartland of course! An inspiration for many musicians and I know of one story from a famous musician, that when his father took him to see Ray Charles in concert, he knew what he wanted to do in life! I’m sure there are many. […]
Read More »PRACTICE DAILY Your mind likes routine and loves a daily practice time. The more time in between practicing, the more information learned will be lost. Keep it fresh and moving forward.
Read More »“Research agrees, experts concur—music instruction helps children in life. Music can provide joy, beauty and build important life skills in children at any age. The gift of music lasts a lifetime: after the soccer ball is in the garage, the ballet shoes are in the back of the closet and the football uniform is too […]
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Read More »Encountering Miles View image on Twitter Follow Laura Cook @lauraatheylomus Encountering Miles: Art and Life Lessons From Miles Davis http://buff.ly/1yO0DvG
Read More »Elyse is a former student in the Lake Tahoe area. She’s gone on to do great things and is very accomplished! Go see her live performance in the San Francisco Bay Area! Buy tickets here…. http://www.aftonshows.com/steelnhammers Elyse Weakley Hey South Bay friends, playing a solo set in Cupertino on August 1 though might have some […]
Read More »Music is everywhere! It’s cool, only humans can create it (and maybe some smart animals), we compose music, learn to play an instrument and really listen to music. It’s pretty incredible that fingers can create such beautiful melodies that move us to dance, feel deep emotions and even shop! Powerful stuff! It’s in the grocery […]
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