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A 21st Century Music Education
Subject:
Jazz Piano
Topic: advice (general)
by Tom Donald. (WC2)
I believe that Jazz Piano should be taught alongside Classical Piano in a 21st century music education. Too many limited music schools are living in the past and ignoring out of lack of training the notion of jazz and world music as serious...
Choosing a Guitar for Beginners
Subject:
Rock/Pop Guitar
Topic: advice (beginners)
by Jon (SW18)
Choosing a guitar for beginners As a general guideline for children, any 3/4 size nylon classical type works best. Smaller children might require a half size instrument but metal strings instruments should be avoided. For adult players...
The Necessity of Learning to Read Music
Subject:
Classical Guitar
Topic: advice (general)
by Marek Orszulik (B17)
Whilst I have come across a certain amount of opposition to the necessity of learning to read music, it is a skill which I always aim to cover in my lessons. Amongst most classical musicians, this would probably not seem so suprising, bu...
Choosing a Teacher
Subject:
Trombone
Topic: advice (general)
by Katherine Hart (E8)
If you are arranging a lesson for yourself or for a child It's good to talk! Don't be shy in asking any question, after all if you or your child are really going to enjoy these lessons you have to be comfortable with your teacher and have f...