Keeping Up With the Joneses
Despite being mother and son, Joanne and Scott Jones could hardly have taken more different musical paths. And yet Joanne’s strictly traditional, reading-based background and Scott’s eclectic, self-taught journey both led them into Simply Music teaching, […]
Written by
Mel Karajas on Feb 19, 2015
Recycled Records are the New Home Furnishings
Do you think Emile Berliner would be happy with the future of his 1889 creation, the ‘lateral-cut disc record’? Its history has been a journey through size, shape, color and trend, and in this digital […]
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Written by
Mel Karajas on Feb 12, 2015
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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 […]
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Written by
SM Admin on Jan 30, 2015
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Year-End Greeting from Neil Moore
Take a moment to be with Neil Moore as he reflects on what it has been to have music as a constant companion over the past five decades, and his heartfelt thanks to all of […]
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Written by
Neil Moore on Dec 19, 2014
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Music & Movies – A Moving Combination
How often have you watched a movie and not noticed the music? Obviously you’ll pay attention if it’s about music, or the kind of movie where the stars regularly break into song, but a typical […]
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Written by
Guest Contributor on Dec 7, 2014
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Music & Movies – A Moving Combination
How often have you watched a movie and not noticed the music? Obviously you’ll pay attention if it’s about music, or the kind of movie where the stars regularly break into song, but a typical […]
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Written by
Guest Contributor on Dec 7, 2014
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‘Tis the Season to be Playing
Usually at this time of year in The Playground, we like to provide some playing projects for festive season songs. This time around, we thought we could continue the conversation about sharing your music by […]
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Written by
Gordon Harvey on Nov 21, 2014
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Sharing Your Music in the Real World
We’ve talked in this blog about sharing your music online; how to take the tentative steps to “put ourselves out there” in a digital world, whilst safely tucked up in the comfort of our homes with our bunny […]
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Written by
Guest Contributor on Nov 6, 2014
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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 […]
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Written by
SM Admin on Oct 23, 2014
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Life Coach/Music Therapist Tim Ringgold Interview with Gordon Harvey
“I get to bring their closest, most private friend – music – into that moment to use it a tool to really serve them”. Tim Ringgold has an unstoppable drive to make a difference in […]
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Written by
Gordon Harvey on Oct 9, 2014
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