I have heard many times that music is a universal language. I believe that to be true, but I recently had the opportunity to put it to the test. I just spent 10 days in Nepal doing a music camp and teaching English as a second language to moms. Forgive the blurred...
Thanksgiving is behind us, so now it’s time to jump into full gear and get the kids ready to perform some festive music for the winter season. Whether you choose to do a holiday sing along or keep things more seasonal, here are some great tips to help you organize,...
We all have different scenarios in our jobs and relationships at work. Relationships with coworkers and with students can be challenging but can also be rewarding. For just a moment, let’s focus on the lighter side of our profession. Let’s take just a...
It’s Jennifer Hibbard here, coming to you from the Yellow Brick Road. We’ve made it through our first full week of March, and we all know what that means. Spring performance season is upon us! Seasoned music teachers know that preparations for any concert...
It’s that time of year! Many of us have just finished up major concerts and WE. ARE. DONE! So are the kids frankly. We have worked super hard and it’s time to relax. Except – you might still have two weeks of school left. What are you going to do after the concert in...
It is finally December and we all know what that means…concert season is upon us!!! I don’t know about you, but I have major anxiety surrounding all things concert. I am master of the “what if” game and worry about every tiny detail. It doesn’t matter whether the...
