The Playground

  Here in the Information Age, there’s no end to the opportunities to learn stuff. Trouble is, there’s no end to the stuff we ought to learn. How do you narrow all the available information about your favourite subjects down to the nuggets you can use in your…

• Written by Mel Karajas on Jun 12, 2016
• create, infographics, knowledge, music, simply music, the playground, visual

Credit: http://www.coos.be/   We know our teachers and staff are passionate about their day jobs, but for some, this is just part of their musical journey. Many of them have multiple irons in their musical fire, including writing and recording their own music. It is…

• Written by Mel Karajas on May 27, 2016
• blog, creative, eliette roslin, gretta ziller, jennifer lee, josh gronner, katie schmidt, music blog, musician, professional, simply music, the playground

  “Some people think music education is a privilege, but I think it’s essential to being human” – Jewel   Since 1998, Simply Music has provided transformative music education via our Teacher Training Program, giving musicians, from the relative novice to the most formally trained,…

• Written by Mel Karajas on May 16, 2016

Credit: www.danaevalenza.com   On the 88th day (yes, that’s a piano reference!) of 2015, accomplished composer and producer, Nils Frahm, launched Piano Day. Not just a day to celebrate the piano, but also an official body that houses various and exciting piano-related projects. The first…

• Written by Mel Karajas on Mar 24, 2016
• 5 easy pieces, madame sousatzka, music, music lessons, nils frahm, piano, piano day, piano lessons, play piano, simply music, teach piano, the pianist, the piano, the playground

All good music resembles something. Good music stirs by its mysterious resemblance to the objects and feelings which motivated it – Jean Cocteau   The resemblance to the objects and feelings from which the following music stirs may not be so mysterious, although, the personal…

• Written by Mel Karajas on Mar 20, 2016
• adele, hello, jimmy fallon, Margaret Leng Tan, Modified Toy Orchestra, music, piano, simply music, the playground, the roots, toy instrument, toy orchestra, virtuoso

Per Bristow has built a worldwide following with an online program that helps people discover their voice. For him, singing is a pathway to self-discovery. Through his work, Per addresses deeper issues, like the connection between fear of performance and fear in our relationships, and…

• Written by Mel Karajas on Feb 7, 2016
• creative, creative freedom, daily life, fear, grand hyatt, interview, melbourne, Per Bristow, performance, possibility, relationships, self discovery, simply music, singing, the singing zone

  The holiday season is upon us and for many, that means winding down school and/or work and getting ready for some relaxation time with family and friends. So we asked the Simply Music team what makes this time of year special for them, what…

• Written by Mel Karajas on Dec 7, 2015
• music, simply music, tradition, traditional

MUSIC IS A PIECE OF ART THAT GOES IN THE EARS STRAIGHT TO THE HEART We couldn’t find who said this, but we totally agree! So much so, that we took it literally and put together a collection of artworks that feature our beloved piano.…

• Written by Mel Karajas on Nov 29, 2015
• art, music, piano, piano art, pianos in art, simply music

The holidays are fast approaching! This may mean quite a long break for both teachers and students. Whether that’s a scary thought for you or a time you use to spread your creative wings, this group of helpful posts from our archives is sure to keep…

• Written by Mel Karajas on Nov 23, 2015
• concert, music, music lessons, neil moore, perform, performance, piano, piano lessons, recital, simply music, teach piano, the playground

Throughout September and October, Simply Music has asked its community to collect iTunes cards and gently-used or new iPods for Music & Memory. It’s been a powerful experience to see how many people have shared our message far and wide, focussing their energy on a local…

• Written by Mel Karajas on Oct 26, 2015
• alive inside, apple, documentary, ipod, itunes, mp3, music, music & memory, simply music, the playground