The Playground
The Simply Music blog
Simply Music is a world-leader and pioneer in the field of playing-based music education. We're interested in developing programs and projects that fundamentally impact populations of people. Basically, we focus on causing breakthroughs in creativity for humanity.
How Does the Simply Music Piano Method Work? – A Video from Neil Moore
If you are a music student or a beginning Simply Music student, or perhaps a curious piano teacher, we recommend you check out this video. This video is the first in a mini video series called ‘How it Works’. This first video offers an overview…
Everyone is Musical – A Video from Neil Moore
You might think musical skills are the province of some especially gifted breed of person, but nothing could be further from the truth. Every human being, without exception, is deeply and naturally musical! Neil explains how that musicality manifests itself in our everyday lives, and…
How Simply Music Began – A Video from Neil Moore
You may not be aware of the many informative and useful videos posted by Neil Moore on our YouTube channel, so we thought we’d highlight a selection of them in The Playground. Some of them are especially useful for teachers wanting to know more about…
Music and The Art of Long-Term Relationships, a book by Neil Moore
Beyond the breakthrough nature of our methodology, another unique feature of the Simply Music Program is its deep concern with the nature of learning itself – the behavioral aspects of the way we learn. Many people – teachers, students and parents – have…
Karen Nisenson on Tim Topham TV – Interview
Karen Nisenson was recently the subject of a video podcast with Tim Topham. This wide-ranging and entertaining chat gave Karen the opportunity to discuss the philosophy and methodology of Simply Music Gateway, the groundbreaking new program being developed for those on the autism spectrum…
Neil Moore on Tim Topham TV – Interview
Neil Moore was recently the subject of a video podcast with Tim Topham. This wide-ranging and entertaining chat gave Neil the opportunity to discuss the philosophy and methodology of Simply Music, tell stories of his own unusual musical upbringing and share his vision of a…
Online Piano Lessons – The Benefits, Pitfalls & Choosing What Works Best For You
In this day and age, you can learn anything online! Yes, even how to play the piano. Online piano lessons give you the ability to learn piano anywhere with an internet connection. While no self-teaching experience can replace the knowledge and care of a good…
Goals, Motivation, Focus… Check! What are Your Musical Goals in 2015?
As we put away the festive paraphernalia for another year, it’s a good time to consider what we’re up to for the new year. Neil Moore often quotes his father saying “You should always have something to look forward to”. Simply Music has lots to…
Introducing Simply Music Gateway
Simply Music is excited to announce the pending release of a brand new program, designed specifically for children with special needs, including those on the Autism Spectrum and with Sensory Processing Disorders. Simply Music Gateway is a unique, adaptive piano program that has been designed…
Alive Inside – Movie Review
From musicandmemory.org Alzheimer’s and dementia are a reality for an increasing and often unseen population. Though well intentioned, many nursing homes are not equipped to fully meet the needs of these residents. We are left with several questions without any real or comforting answers: How…