The Music Education Blog
How can I be a better musician? a better music teacher? a REAL success in music?
Here is vital data on music education, resources for teachers, students and players of music, from time-tested methods to current breakthroughs; from Rafe Esquith, to Carl Orff, to Sir Kenneth Robinson and others. We look for and find what really works.
Dec 27, 2021
Did Music Education Fail You? Let's Fix It!
Music education and training - Effective tools and techniques and exercises for musicians to acheive excellence!
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Dec 16, 2021
How To Transpose On Guitar And Piano
HOW TO TRANSPOSE ON GUITAR AND PIANO: Hacked and demystified. It's actually easy, once you know how a scale is made
Oct 12, 2021
DELIBERATE PRACTICE and SELF-TRAINING
DELIBERATE PRACTICE - We discuss how the greats practice, and how you can use their methods in self-training.
Aug 03, 2020
How To Write A Song - What IS Prosody?
HOW TO WRITE A SONG - What is this PROSODY stuff? And why is it vital? Read on:
Apr 05, 2019
MUSIC EDUCATION FOR KIDS - More about Carl Orff's Schulwerk
A wonderful approach to music education for kids - Carl Orff's Schulwerk. Here is further info:
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Aug 09, 2018
MUSIC AND INTELLIGENCE - The Power of Music
How related are MUSIC and INTELLIGENCE? Derek Paravicini, Rex Lewis-Clack, and Matt Giordano show us the answer.
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Feb 23, 2018
How To Read Rhythm Notation
How To Read Rhythm Notation: It's actually EASY! Take a look:
Dec 07, 2017
Hand Strengthening Exercises - Isometric Principles of The Cowling System 2
Musicians' hand strengthening exercises: The RIGHT way is to NOT use external resistance! Find out why:
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Apr 21, 2017
Famous Jazz Musicians: Louis Armstrong transforms a white Southerner.
FAMOUS JAZZ MUSICIANS: Louis Armstrong's art transforms a white Southerner
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Apr 07, 2017
MUSIC EDUCATION FOR KIDS - Carl Orff's Schulwerk
Carl Orff's Schulwerk. Discover a wonderful approach to music education for kids.
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Feb 22, 2016
SELLING MUSIC ON THE INTERNET-1
SELLING MUSIC ON THE INTERNET? You CAN, and should! Here's how:
Dec 15, 2015
SELLING MUSIC ON THE INTERNET 3
SELLING MUSIC ON THE INTERNET, 3: Where do you go? MORE info:
Dec 11, 2015
SELLING MUSIC ON THE INTERNET 2
SELLING MUSIC ON THE INTERNET, 2: Where do you go? Here's the info:
Nov 13, 2015
HEURISTICS in MUSIC - How To Master Your Music Effectively and Easily
HEURISTICS in MUSIC - How To Master Your Music Effectively and Easily
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Nov 13, 2015
HEURISTICS in MUSIC - Master Your Music Effectively and Easily - SPECIFICS
HEURISTICS in MUSIC - SPECIFICS on How To Master Your Music Effectively and Easily
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Oct 30, 2015
MORE MUSIC EDUCATION STATISTICS
Here are MORE music education statistics. Read, know and use them to help restore music to the schools.
Oct 25, 2015
DELIBERATE PRACTICE: What it is and how to do it
What is 'DELIBERATE PRACTICE' and how can it make you a better musician in less time? Find out:
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Oct 21, 2015
SONGWRITING SOFTWARE [MASTERWRITER and others]
Did you know? MASTERWRITER songwriting software is SO much more than merely a "rhyming dictionary with a thesaurus" - See how it can improve your songwriting:
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THIS "SECRET METHOD" TO INSTRUMENTAL MASTERY HAS BEEN "HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT" FOR OVER A CENTURY!
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"I’ve been playing a long time and really want to take my speed and accuracy to the next level! The first lesson...WOW! I’m a believer!!" ~ Will Suddeth, March 2020
And the accolades continue: David Grisman [above] uses "The Original" Cowling System:
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And still more [actual and unsolicited] rave reviews for "The Original" Cowling System:
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FROM A VIOLINIST:
"The Cowling System © is a set of 12 exercises designed to increase the flexibility and strength of the hand, wrist, and fingers.
"I bought the course in 1978 and have found them to be invaluable.
"I've kept them all these years and still use them to warm up with before playing."
~ Richard Barton posted on VIOLINIST.COM
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FROM A BASS PLAYER:
?"My fingers actually DO what my brain tells them to do, WITHOUT getting confused."
~ Anthony Jerome Smith, 35-year veteran bass player.
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FROM A PIANIST:
"In 1976, my teacher gave me his copy of all the exercises, whereupon I made xeroxed pages to put in a binder.
"My teacher was amazed at my progress that in a year I could play, for example, the prelude #17 of Chopin!
~ "RPN58" (from a pianists' discussion board in England, 2006)
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FROM A GUITARIST:
"I was introduced to the Cowling System © in the 1980's by a violinist in his seventies, who had amazing dexterity on his instrument for HIS age.
"Through the use of the COWLING SYSTEM ©, I went from "amateur" to an "A" level in music in a very short number of years.
"I have been using the exercises continuously since my friend gave them to me and believe me - THEY WORK."
~ Don Wills Guitarist, Great Britain
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FROM A VIOLINIST:
"I must say I am highly delighted with the way my fingering has improved since I commenced your hand strengthening exercises.
"Recently, I became very depressed about my playing and almost decided to give it up, but now I feel it's a pleasure, thanks to the Cowling System. ©"
~ "THE VIOLINIST" Magazine, December, 1924
I'd love to see YOUR testimonial on this list! If you really do "THE ORIGINAL" COWLING SYSTEM © of Hand Strengthening Exercises", you CAN master and truly enjoy your music!
