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Biblical Principles for Performance Anxiety
Finding Peace in the Presence of God: an article based on my podcast interview with Dr. David Alexander on The Virtuous Mind, a podcast...
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2 days ago3 min read
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I'm Glad My Parents Didn't Let Me Quit Piano Lessons
And why your child might thank you someday, too When I was growing up, I couldn’t wait to quit piano lessons. That may sound strange...
adelaidemusicllc
Jun 46 min read
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What Is Pop Music Theory? (With Real Song Examples, and Tips on How to Write Songs of Your Own!)
Ultimately, music theory is a powerful tool that transcends genres. Whether one is analyzing a Beethoven symphony or the latest...
adelaidemusicllc
May 213 min read
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Use Your Eyes: Why Some Students Struggle with Reading Music and How to Help
When I first started teaching one of my students in my Santa Clarita piano studio — let’s call him Alex — I had my doubts. He struggled...
adelaidemusicllc
Nov 7, 20245 min read
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How Being a Pianist Made Me a Pianist (and How to Make Our Students Pianists Too)
This may come as a shock for some of you, but I've never really thought of myself as a pianist. I guess it's time for my confession. When...
adelaidemusicllc
Jul 25, 20236 min read
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Three Jokes That Do The Teaching For You
Well hey, it's been a minute or... many minutes. I'll be honest, things have been busy. There have been lots of changes at Adelaide Music...
adelaidemusicllc
Jun 8, 20235 min read
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Four Tips for Zoom Lesson Success
This week marks 6 months for me of teaching zoom lessons since the state of California closed back in March. At the time everything was...
adelaidemusicllc
Sep 21, 20204 min read
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Classical vs. Pop Music Theory
Everyone has their own set of goals when it comes to lessons. Some students just want to play themes from their favorite tv shows, while...
adelaidemusicllc
Sep 2, 20207 min read
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Keeping Young Minds Inspired in Uninspiring Times
We can all agree that these times are challenging and uncertain to say the least. Many families are trying to adjust to the "new normal",...
adelaidemusicllc
Jul 29, 20203 min read
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