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‘Meera’ – More Than Just A Building
For a lot of music teachers, ‘studio’ is simply a clearing in a living room or spare room, and that can be a wonderful, comfortable, welcoming place to play and learn. But for one of our Simply Music teaching community have grander ideas, like a…
- Written by Guest Contributor on Sep 9, 2020
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Interview with Giana Nguyen: Simply Music Teacher, Singer/Songwriter
Giana Nguyen is an Advanced Simply Music Teacher and Singer/Songwriter based in Irvine, CA. She has just released her new self-titled album, “GiANA”. Leon Moore spends a few minutes learning about her musical background, influences and inspiration behind her music, and how she got involved…
- Written by SM Admin on Dec 6, 2018
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Simply Music Gateway – Opening Musical Doors For Everyone
We are overjoyed to finally make the Simply Music Gateway Program available to Simply Music Teachers and their students. In this post Karen Nisenson, its creator (along with Neil Moore) talks about the benefits of musical self-expression for those with special needs. Imagine that you…
- Written by Guest Contributor on Sep 26, 2017
- karen nisenson, lessons, music, piano, simply music, simply music gateway, special needs, student, teacher
My Big Fat Playlist
My big fat Simply Music Playlist… how will I ever keep it all alive?! Do you have a hard time managing this aspect of your piano lessons? It’s fun to learn new pieces but sometimes it can seem like a lot of work to remember…
- Written by Guest Contributor on May 19, 2013
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Playing with Others
My first memory of playing the piano with others is sharing the bench with my two older siblings. Since I was the youngest in the family, I would get to sit on the end of the bench during trios with my brother and sister…
- Written by Guest Contributor on Sep 28, 2012
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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 in supporting and taking responsibility for their kids’ practice routines.…
- Written by Guest Contributor on Jul 20, 2011
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Simply Music Teacher – Cathy Hirata
Class one starts with a student who has refused to demonstrate at home that he can actually play at all, but then surprises everyone by playing both hands together perfectly for his teacher. Class two is a breakthrough because a non-verbal student has said his…
- Written by SM Admin on Dec 20, 2010
- Cathy Hirata, piano, simply music, teacher
Simply Music Teacher – Jy Gronner
When your teacher has been a choir accompanist, singer, classically-trained pianist, conductor, classical piano teacher, singing coach, guitarist, violist, flautist, trumpeter and Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus Clown College alumnus, you know your musical voyage will be an adventure. Jy initially learned piano…
- Written by SM Admin on Sep 20, 2010
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Simply Music Teacher – Kerry Hanley
My name is Kerry Hanley (nee Halbert) and I am a Senior Associate Teacher and a Senior Teacher Trainer with Simply Music. I have had the privilege of working with Neil Moore since 1992, longer than anyone else in the Simply Music organization. I…
- Written by Mel Karajas on Apr 4, 2010
- australia, community, kerry hanley, lessons, music, musical, piano, play, simply music, teacher