Students may redeem their gifts using their music money that they have earned.
Have fun!
Teacher Lena!
Tuesday, 23 July 2013
Thursday, 18 July 2013
The Little Things in Life
These are the little things in life that make a teacher's day! They will keep me smiling for a very long time ....
Thank you Megan & Lin Hui!!!
Thursday, 20 June 2013
Wednesday, 19 June 2013
Tackling the Tricky bits of Shostakovich's March
Dear students,
While this March starts off relatively simple, the centre section and the ending can be daunting. I have helped you identify the notes and fingering in the following pictures. Hopefully, this will encourage you to figure out the piece better.
While this March starts off relatively simple, the centre section and the ending can be daunting. I have helped you identify the notes and fingering in the following pictures. Hopefully, this will encourage you to figure out the piece better.
Happy practicing!
Your teacher,
Lena
Here is a version with a practice session in the second half of the video. Try it!
Shostakovich March
Sunday, 9 June 2013
Mastering a New Piece of Music in Six Easy Steps - Sailor Song
Dear students,
I have produced six short videos for you to learn how to master a new piece of music. I have used Swinstead's Sailor Song as an example. Practice each video until you can get the music right 3 times in a row! When you have completed all six, write a note in the comments. That will encourage me to produce more videos for you!!
Best regards,
Teacher Lena
1 Code Blue - War Dance
4 Code Purple - Victory!
I have produced six short videos for you to learn how to master a new piece of music. I have used Swinstead's Sailor Song as an example. Practice each video until you can get the music right 3 times in a row! When you have completed all six, write a note in the comments. That will encourage me to produce more videos for you!!
Best regards,
Teacher Lena
1 Code Blue - War Dance
2 Code Orange - Treacherous Waters
3 Code Green - Battle with the Deep Sea Monster
4 Code Purple - Victory!
5 Code Yellow - Did I really kill the Monster?
6 Code Maroon - Celebration Dance!!
Here is a video that contains a practice version of Swinstead Sailor's Song. Enjoy it!
Friday, 7 June 2013
Win Prizes for Sight-reading contest - part 1!
Dear students,
Our sight-reading contest begins on Monday 10 June! Prizes to be won include:
1. First to complete 5 levels - $10 music money
2. Second to complete - $5 music money
3. Those who complete before 30 June - $10 music money
4. Those who complete after 30 June but before 15 July - $5 music money
Instructions:
1. Go to tab under videos for grade 1
2. Scroll down to sight-reading section some where in the middle
3. There are 5 levels to complete
4. Each time you complete ONE level, post a comment like this- "Mary has completed level 1 (or2,3 4)" . Change Mary to your name.
5. During the next lesson, I will choose one from that level for you to play by sight. If you play well (fewer than 2 mistakes, you qualify for next level).
Have a go at it!
All the best from
Teacher Lena
Our sight-reading contest begins on Monday 10 June! Prizes to be won include:
1. First to complete 5 levels - $10 music money
2. Second to complete - $5 music money
3. Those who complete before 30 June - $10 music money
4. Those who complete after 30 June but before 15 July - $5 music money
Instructions:
1. Go to tab under videos for grade 1
2. Scroll down to sight-reading section some where in the middle
3. There are 5 levels to complete
4. Each time you complete ONE level, post a comment like this- "Mary has completed level 1 (or2,3 4)" . Change Mary to your name.
5. During the next lesson, I will choose one from that level for you to play by sight. If you play well (fewer than 2 mistakes, you qualify for next level).
Have a go at it!
All the best from
Teacher Lena
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