The Playground
The Simply Music blog
Meet The Team – Jose Rivera
We asked Jose Rivera some questions to gain some insight into his role here at Simply Music, what lights him up musically and some facts that make him the person he is. Your full name: Jose Benjamin Rivera When did you start and what is…
Pride of Place – Songs We Share for National Celebrations
Credit: college.usatoday.com We hope all our Teachers and Students in the United States are enjoying 4th of July celebrations. But why not spread the national pride further afield? We enlisted the help of the wonderful Elizabeth Gaikwad to create some simple accompaniment versions, using the key…
Our Creative Colleagues
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…
All Human Beings, Without Exception, are Deeply, Naturally, Profoundly Musical
Credit: theconversation.com We have a unique opportunity to play a role in contributing to the evolution of human consciousness and self-expression, through music – Neil Moore Many of you know how much I love technology, and how excited I am about its future…
Seasonal Selections
‘Tis the season to drag out the carols and traditional songs. But do we mindlessly mouth the well-worn words of all those all-too-familiar Christmas standards? We asked the Simply Music staff to tell us about their favorite seasonal songs, and discovered a treasure trove of…
Simply Music Students – The Weiske Family
I have had the privilege and pleasure of sharing the Simply Music program with the Wieske family for many years now. They are a wonderful example of how effective and rewarding this method is when it is followed faithfully. Fundamentals like parent involvement in lessons…
The World of Music Apps – Shazam, Garageband & Bubble Harp – Review
The amazing success of the iPod, iPhone and iPad has unleashed an avalanche of software for every imaginable interest. Music has proven a hugely popular area, generating thousands of apps, many of which are genuinely useful and innovative. We’ll highlight more apps in future editions…
Hush Music Founder Dr. Catherine Crock Interview with Gordon Harvey
Dr. Catherine Crock is the dedicated physician from Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital who has created the Hush Collection, a project bringing support to children’s hospitals through the medium of music. The music on this popular collection of CDs from some major artists is designed specifically…
