From Neil Moore
In January of this year my first grandchild was born. His name is Jack and he was named in honor of my father who passed away last year. Baby Jack’s birth was very complicated […]
Written by
Neil Moore on Jul 20, 2011
music, neil moore, piano, simply music, the playground
Jazz Educator Steve Sedergreen Interview with Gordon Harvey
“Music is very very old. The rules of music are very young”. The Jazz world is full of textbooks and how-to guides that use theory as the setting for learning jazz – an approach that […]
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SM Admin on Jul 20, 2011
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Simply Music Teacher – Bernadette Ashby
“Bernie, you can do it. You can climb this mountain.” Bernadette Ashby has had plenty of people repeat those words to her, but when you give yourself enough mountains to climb, you develop plenty of […]
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SM Admin on Jul 20, 2011
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Simply Music Student – Jenna
Every week it’s the same. This little girl greets me with a warm hug and then proceeds to feel everything on my body from head to toe. And I let her. “I’m wearing a green […]
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Guest Contributor on Jul 20, 2011
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Why Simply Music Piano Lessons are Easier
Students and parents/coaches often believe that the Simply Music method is demanding. It can be a challenge to be as diligent as the method instructs. It can be hard for parents to actively involve themselves […]
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Guest Contributor on Jul 20, 2011
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easy, experience, learning, lessons, mark meritt, method, piano, simply music, student, teacher, the playground
Why Music Moves Us by Jeanette Bicknell – Book Review
Just recently, I had the pleasure of attending a concert of the Australian Art Orchestra featuring Paul Kelly and his songs, arranged by Paul Grabowsky. Australian readers might know enough to see the exciting possibilities […]
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Written by
Gordon Harvey on Jul 20, 2011
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From Neil Moore
Hi all, 2011 is shaping up to be an extraordinary year. Here’s an edited snapshot of some of what is going on: So far, we have seen the release of ‘A World Where Everyone Plays’, […]
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Written by
Neil Moore on Apr 26, 2011
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Music Thanatologist Peter Roberts Interview With Gordon Harvey
Peter Roberts is a Music-Thanatologist – the only one in Australia, and one of a only small number around the world. He plays music designed specifically to assist the terminally ill, as well as now […]
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Written by
SM Admin on Apr 26, 2011
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Music That Moves You
In the last edition we talked about what music moves you as a listener. This month we’d like to know more about the music you play – what are the pieces that move you and […]
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Written by
SM Admin on Apr 26, 2011
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Simply Music Teacher – Janita Pavelka
When you talk to Janita Pavelka, it’s hard not to get swept away by the rapid-fire enthusiasm she applies to everything. If she were a musical term, it might be ‘allegro’: with speed and joy. Everything […]
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Written by
SM Admin on Apr 26, 2011
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