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Music can empower and inspire people to work in unison. At times it is a great source of promoting peace and preventing conflict.

YouTube has tons of stuff, but not all of it's top-notch. When you're learning, it's important to pick the best advice to avoid problems. Once, a student of mine hurt their wrist because they followed some bad advice from YouTube. They even quit playing because of the pain. I've been teaching guitar for more than 25 years. I went to music school and have teaching credentials. Let me help you avoid those issues and get you playing smoothly. I'm free to help Monday to Friday, from 10 AM to 8:30 PM. Just give me a shout! 
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Achieving a personal goal in 2023 A few years back I returned to playing the piano, having not played for many years since a teenager. This year I completed a long held ambition and achieved Grade 8 in both Piano and Theory & Harmony with the Royal Irish Academy of Music. What to do next is the question! This post is not intended to be boastful but a testament to pursuing a passion, continuing learning and developing a skill and hopefully providing inspiration. #learninganddevelopment #RIAM #piano

HOW TO Build a Strong Foundation for Classroom Success: Advice for High School and Middle School Choir Directors! High school and middle school choir directors and music teachers, it's crucial to establish a strong foundation for classroom success. In this video, we emphasize the importance of prioritizing foundational knowledge and skills over theoretical learning. Discover how to navigate through various educational resources and apply them effectively to enhance your teaching practice. Join us as we discuss practical strategies for building a solid foundation that promotes success in the classroom. Don't miss out on these valuable insights! #ClassroomSuccess #ChoirDirectors #MusicTeachers #TeacherTips

These are the 3 best pieces of advice I've received in my life so far: 1. "Worry about what you can control, not what you can't control" - thanks to my best friend 2. "You don't become a great player overnight nor do you become a bad player overnight. Judge yourself over a long period of time" - thanks to my high school music teacher 3. "Reality is Negotiable" - thanks to Tim Ferriss and Vinh Giang --- What's the best piece of advice you've received in your life to date?

A new chapter begins.

Teaching students how to show the love of Christ is powerful. It actually improves the culture of your school.

Music education should start at primary school level.

Thanks to Natalie's post and National Association for Music Education (NAfME) action center page, I was shocked to see a decrease in Title I funds and possible elimination of Title II (professional development) funds! As someone who strongly supports post-graduate professional development opportunities, I encourage you to fill out this quick form on NAfME's website and share your support. Here's the story I included on my form as I hope it inspires you to share your thoughts and stand up for music education and it's teachers! "I've been a public school music teacher for eight years as well as a professional development clinician for ten years. Title II funds are an essential piece to ensuring student and teacher success, and the threat of budget cuts or possible elimination of them is sickening. To provide some perspective, four-year teacher preparation programs only partially prepare teachers for todays classroom. Due to the extraordinary amount of credits required in an undergraduate degree program, college students do not have enough practical time in the classroom to be adequately prepared to teach young students. Some of these topics include teaching students with physical or emotional disabilities, teaching with technology, integrating new methodologies (project-based and STEM-based learning), fostering diversity and inclusion, avoiding teacher burnout, fundraising, copyright and so much more. Part of the reason teachers are leaving the profession is due to lack of funds supporting post-graduate learning opportunities. It's in-person and online profession development opportunities that provide teachers with the education, mentorship, collaboration, confidence, and support to be successful in the classroom. My own experience presenting nationally and internationally to various education communities has allowed me to better refine my craft as a K-12 educator and provide resources for teachers that wouldn't have otherwise had them. Presenting allows for refinement of skill, fosters the birth of newer pedagogies, and aids in the modernization of teaching tools. It also invites the collaboration of industry companies in support of crafting high-quality and effective teaching tools for the classroom. Attending and presenting at conferences gives me the intrinsic motivation to continue to do this great work, despite being underpaid and overworked. I hope you will consider supporting funds for Title II, I and IV to ensure a positive future for our educators and our students."