How to Motivate Music Practice

After running across this article several weeks ago, I wanted to share it again as parent participation in the way their child practices is so important.  Creating specific goals is a wonderful approach and constructive practice equals progress.  As several students are preparing for the National Guild of Piano Teachers auditions this spring, I can’t […]

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GoPro’s with the Netherlands Philharmonic

This is just fun!  Peter and the Wolf played by the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra with GoPro cameras attached to several of the instruments.  Enjoy!  Check out the Trombone… Thank You!   Janines Music Room  

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The Most Expensive Music Lessons

If you’re not practicing, they’re all expensive!  OR I could say, It’s the lessons you never take. On Practicing Playing an instrument is a commitment of time and money.  If you’re not practicing correctly, it can be frustrating for everyone involved.  Learning an instrument is more than learning a lot of pieces.  There’s theory, technique and […]

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SF Bay Area! Go See Elyse!

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 […]

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Big Changes! And Lots Happening….

Since April, I have changed residence, scored a film that went to Cannes, landed an awesome position as Program Director for the Los Angeles Youth Orchestra, beginning August 2013, and composing an original big band piece, entitled ‘Bring It Home’,  performance in Seattle, WA, August 2013.  This will be a first for me as I’ve […]

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Things are happening!

Thank you for subscribing to the web page!  Since last March there have been close to 800 looks – and now 160 subscribers!  Wow!  Nothin’ wrong with that! The New Year has been an ‘off and running’ type of energy.  Some expected and unexpected challenges and pleasant surprises!  The web page will be undergoing some […]

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