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Maybe you’re not the type of person for new year’s resolutions. I mean, wasn’t 2015 crazy enough without trying to do even more with yourself? That said, generating a fresh perspective from time to time can […]

• Written by Gordon Harvey on Jan 28, 2016
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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 […]

• Written by Mel Karajas on Nov 23, 2015
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  Many people have the misconception that the Simply Music program doesn’t teach music reading, but as you may have gathered in my recent article asking how important is it to read music?, we consider music-reading […]

• Written by Gordon Harvey on Nov 1, 2015
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Halloween is just around the corner, so we thought we’d share some musical tricks and treats to get you in the spirit 😉 How about some ghoulish new lyrics to Night Storm? Here are some […]

• Written by Guest Contributor on Oct 18, 2015
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It was interesting to read a recent article by educator Robbie Gennet suggesting that sheet music may not be necessary in music education. Just as enlightening, if not more so, was the reaction in the […]

• Written by Gordon Harvey on Oct 11, 2015
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  Your Simply Music teacher will tell you that the real learning occurs more at home than in the lesson. As Neil Moore puts it, coming to a lesson is like a chef going to […]

• Written by Gordon Harvey on Sep 28, 2015
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How many times have you embarked on some new project bursting with enthusiasm, only to find that motivation deflated like an old party balloon at the first setback? It’s happened to all of us, and […]

• Written by Guest Contributor on Aug 11, 2015
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Performing is at the heart of the musical experience for most budding musicians. There are few better feelings than the joy of sharing a favorite song with an audience, especially when you hear that applause! […]

• Written by Guest Contributor on May 26, 2015
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What if you lived in a world where your opportunities, your place in society, your relationships, and even your self-image were determined by the distinct natural vibrations you emitted? This is the premise of the […]

• Written by Guest Contributor on Apr 14, 2015
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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 […]

• Written by SM Admin on Jan 30, 2015
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