My @Blitzlet is no longer a teenager. But she’s been that way for a very, very long time already. HB CC wuboo nanoo love you
Black-note pieces are on SALE! Until the end of July they are only $6 USD (usually $9). There are eight different black-note pieces in the library... this one seems to be the most popular though! It has a 'We Will... blitzbooks.roterepertoire.co…
Posting this here in honour of back to school. And a warning that part two is on its way! :) facebook.com/BlitzBooks/post…
Books written, shirts embroidered, tote bags printed and packed, flights booked. I'm ready for the workshop tour! If you would like to come, here's a booking link:
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I hope to see you there!
This article explains how I went from being scared and skeptical to enlightened and encouraged... re rote teaching. thepianoteacher.com.au/artic…
Looking for a simple piece for students to practice pedalling?
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24 hours to go on the 30% off membership offer! Get instant access to all the packs on the site plus all future packs. Enter OPPDAY30 at checkout. (Click on 'add coupon') blitzbooks.roterepertoire.co…
Do you have any students whose parents taught them how to ride a bike? This analogy has worked wonders in my studio, helping parents to understand how piano practice actually works. blitzbooks.com/why-piano-pla…
Let's teach the whole world how to sight read! Share this with anyone and everyone - it's free.
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Read Brenda Hunting's excellent blog about healthy technique AND about our workshop this coming Sunday, August 26, in Brisbane. Tickets still available! pianopedagogues.com/single-p…
I especially love what he says about children learning language. Some become fluent earlier than others (you could call this a 'gift'), but in the end they all get there. It's not how quickly we learn to speak... it's what we have to say that's... facebook.com/story.php?story…
Calling all Brisbane teachers! I hope you can come to this. It will be a really great afternoon. :) facebook.com/BlitzBooks/post…
Here's a quick summary of how to teach BlitzBooks Rote Repertoire. facebook.com/BlitzBooks/vide…
Brilliant jazz educator Bradley Sowash's comments on BlitzBooks Rote Repertoire, in which students improvise/compose their own 'Level 4' after having learned Levels 1-3. In his words to me, he said 'I like the way you turn 'em loose!' :) facebook.com/BlitzBooks/post…
I am excited to say that in response to requests from members we now have a YouTube channel just for Rote Repertoire! This will be especially helpful for young students who find it a little difficult to remember how to... youtube.com/channel/UCJNbr9r…
Samantha describes in one minute a great technique for memorising music. Keep an eye out for her gorgeous dog Norbert! facebook.com/BlitzBooks/vide…
Calling all Sydney teachers: On July 29 I am doing a fundraiser for MTANSW. It’s an entertaining session on rote teaching and how to fast-track sight reading, which is one of my... musicnsw.com.au/events/blitz…
I am excited about this! If you are in the US, please consider coming! facebook.com/story.php?story…