I’ve often heard this sentiment, but what exactly does it mean? The raw talent to be found in many areas of life can be developed and honed to an extraordinary level, but it takes knowledge and application, time and effort, and sometimes more. If you are in the right place at the right time, or…

What do you sound like when you sing in church? The Word of God says “Make a Joyful noise unto the Lord” Psalms 100: 1- 5. The sound that you make when you open your mind should be a beautiful sound. Now without going into the objectives of what good singing is, it should be…

One of the worst things for a teacher to feel, is chained to a music curriculum. Teaching music must involve creativity and if the teacher feels that there is no scope for exploration or creativity with each set of students taught, then the teacher’s own creativity may be strangled. However, much of our feelings are…

I love making music with those who’ve never had the opportunity before, or who are brave enough to let you know what they really think! In this interactive session, every individual will be encouraged to participate, to whatever extent they are able. Music sessions are interactive and designed to involve a variety of skills, listening,…

So I looked, and this isn’t an original idea. At least it is, I thought of it, but obviously so have others. The hashtag is not unique. Great minds think alike I say, but the difference is to actually do something about it. It’s the first time I’m really sharing a #(hashtag) and intentionally posting…

Do you plan how and when you practice? Are you playing everyday? If not you should. This post gives some tips for you.

While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being. Psalm 146:2 Worship without a choir just isn’t the same as with a choir. The choir plays an often unnoticed role in leading congregational singing; not just hymns, but signalling when to stand, sit or kneel, responses before and…

This quotation is taken from Desire of Ages by Ellen G White, Chapter 56 Teach the children to see Christ in nature. Take them out into the open air, under the noble trees, into the garden; and in all the wonderful works of creation teach them to see an expression of His love. Teach them…

Do you teach the recorder? Have you had students who struggle with keeping up? Or perhaps some that are way ahead? Do you often have new students join the class who are complete beginners? Then Recorder in parts is for you! Recorder in parts, will offer choices for you and your students, more difficult lines…

Thank you for this question, David. * It set me to thinking to my childhood. My dad could play any instrument that he got his hands on – whether or not he’d seen it before. As a child, my mum taught us to read and it seemed natural that she also taught my sisters and…