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It's August, and that means school has started up once again! I am almost through my first two weeks already, and they have flown by! This semester, I am teaching four classes: two sections of Fundamentals of Music Theory, an introductory theory class; one section of Music Theory I, and one section of a gen-ed music appreciation class covering (somehow) all 1500 years of Western classical music in one semester. This summer, I've been reading a biography of Giuseppe Verdi by Mary Jane...
Notes from The Music Hub August 27, 2026 5-Day Countdown! There are 5 days left to join The Music Hub at founding member pricing! Tuition rates go up 25% September 1! One of the community choruses I used to accompany in Rhode Island had a "Sing for your supper" event every spring. We would gather together at a post-season party celebrating the performances. After going through all the details about ticket sales and clapping (again) for all the people who did solos during the concerts, we...
Notes from The Music Hub August 24, 2026 Notation Errors in Simply Piano I've been reading a lot of reviews of Simply Piano lately, because of course it pertains to my work. I'll be frank. I know that I am asking you to join a comparatively pricey membership with a live teacher when there are cheap apps on the market. So, I have to try and see what they offer. Does an app that uses audio technology to detect errors in your playing help you learn piano? Sure, sort of. I am not willing to spend...