Resources
Links
- Benefits of music study : Yes, you've made the right decision in studying music! Research has proven many benefits of music study, including total well-being and acquiring skills applicable to daily living. The benefits span across all age groups--yes, including adults! Not just kids!
- Click For Lessons : Online directory for professional music teachers where this studio is listed.
- Dan Starr studio site : GREAT, rare resources, articles, etc. especially for older piano/keyboard students like you!
- Lesson Portal : Another online directory for professional music teachers where this studio is listed.
- Live365 Internet Radio : Free Internet radio for any genre imaginable, ranging from Bach to indie rock (again!) and everything else in between.
- Martha Beth Lewis' Piano Page : Even more detailed information for teachers and students (music consumers) on pedagogy, business of music teaching, practice tips, selecting an instrument, etc. Some of the info may be outdated.
- Mike Philippov : One of my fellow students in Tom Hess' Music Careers Mentoring Program (MCMP). Mike's articles, some of which are applicable to all musicians, discuss practice techniques and developing the right mindset for success.
- More benefits of music lessons : Music lessons pay off in higher earnings!
- Music Teachers National Association : Official site of MTNA. Resources for teachers and students.
- Music Teachers' Association of California : The MTAC official website. More information on the Certificate of Merit (TM) is available here.
- Philip Johnston's PracticeSpot : A wealth of fun practice tips. See also another related PracticeSpot website (see link below).
- Piero Scaruffi : Extensive website on music history: from Bach to indie rock.
- Practiceopedia : The latest PracticeSpot offering.
- Redlands Branch MTAC : Official site of the Redlands Branch MTAC. More information on offerings for teachers and students as well as events and programs sponsored by the branch. Also featuring a teacher referral service where this studio is also listed.
- The Piano Education Page : Excellent information for both teachers and students on pedagogy, the business practices of music teaching, and helpful practice tips. Those considering piano study are highly recommended to visit this site, as well as Martha Beth Lewis' site (link provided below). These sites may contain somewhat outdated ways of thinking. I'll be happy to discuss them with you!
- Tom Hess' music articles : Various helpful articles for musicians by Tom Hess on several aspects of music such as practicing and developing a positive mindset for musical success. Some articles are applicable for all musicians, not only guitarists.