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Our Top 10 Practice Games Jun 05, 2021

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We’ll be honest, sometimes practicing isn’t fun. Repeating the same thing over and over until we get it right can be boring. There must be a way to spice things up... Don’t worry! Rebecca and Zara are here to save the day! We compiled a list of our top 10 practice games that you can try at home. From poetry to cars, from colouring to obstacle courses, there is something on this list for every little musician to enjoy!
To book your free trial lesson, visit www.upperbeachesmusic.com/online

Positive Practicing with Christine Goodner May 29, 2021

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What makes practicing fun for your child? Games, stickers, movement? And what makes practicing fun for you? Maybe a big cup of coffee? Violin teacher and practice expert Christine Goodner believes when both student and parent are enjoying practice time, it makes for more successful music making! In this episode Christine share some tips and tricks to make practicing fun for all involved!
Find more practice tips from Christine:
Website: http://suzukitriangle.com
Instagram: @suzukitriangle

Audrey & Sophia Talk Practicing May 22, 2021

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Practicing looks a little different for everyone, even sisters! This week we chat with piano students Sophia and Audrey, who are famous at Upper Beaches Music School for their wonderful practice habits. They share with us why they love practicing and what to do when practicing gets a little tricky. These pianists are literal practice stars!

To book your free trial lesson, visit www.upperbeachesmusic.com/online

We All Have An Instrument May 15, 2021

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We all carry around an instrument every hour of every day. It’s not very heavy and you are born knowing how to play it. Guess what it is yet? Your voice! Whether you sing in the shower or on the operatic stage, you are a singer! In this episode Marcia Whitehead, professional singer, author, and Goddess of Operations at Upper Beaches Music School, shares her journey to vocal recovery.

Learn more about Marcia:
Website: www.tooquiettoquit.com
Facebook: Too Quiet To Quit
Instagram: @marciawhiteheadsings

Marcia’s opera picks for kids:

Hänsel und Gretel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eqt8M5ePBBc

La Cenerentola: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeVezYX1m6M

L’enfant et les sortilèges: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFeI8FH1zjw

Hogtown Brass May 08, 2021

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What do bells and green screens have to do with playing in a brass quintet? Are trumpets trying to take over the world? These are just a few questions Jay Austin, French hornist of Hogtown Brass, answered for us. He even gives Zara her very first brass lesson using a silly but familiar sound…

Watch Hogtown Brass perform Valley Views by Cait Nishimura: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hekCEptgYO0

Check out more from Hogtown Brass:
Website: www.hogtownbrass.com
Podcast: Hogtown Hangs
YouTube: @hogtownbrass
Facebook: Hogtown Brass
Instagram: @hogtownbrass
Learn more about composer Cait Nishimura:
Facebook: Cait Nishimura Music
Instagram: @composer_cait

Exams Are Not Scary May 01, 2021

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Did you know music students take exams outside of school? Don’t worry, they are a ton of fun! Your hosts Zara and Rebecca chat with violinist Eloise about Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) exams, how to prepare for one and what happens on exam day. And we end with the trickiest game of pasta or composer yet that will leave you hungry for a bowl of alfredo!

Find out more about RCM exams: https://www.rcmusic.com/learning/examinations

Think you want to take an exam someday? Book a free trial lesson to find the perfect teacher to help you prepare: https://www.upperbeachesmusic.com/online

Bassoon Balloons Apr 24, 2021

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What makes a good bassoonist? Definitely someone who likes to blow up balloons with their instrument! Professional bassoonist Kristin Day tells us that many people have seen bassoons before but don't even know it! Could this be true for you?
Find Kristin on Instagram @bassonday to watch her blow up a balloon with her bassoon!

All Around The World Apr 17, 2021

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Online lessons are in full effect at Upper Beaches Music School and these three students want to tell you why they are fun. Whether you live in Vietnam or Toronto, online music lessons can be fun and interesting if you have the right teacher!
To book your free trial lesson, visit www.upperbeachesmusic.com/online

Up and Down Apr 10, 2021

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What goes down must come up- or is it the other way around? String players make a big deal about the direction their bow is going. Does it matter? Listen to find out!

Plucking the Piano Apr 03, 2021

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You can play the piano by pressing the keys, OR you can play it like Andrea Lodge does. By plucking and strumming the keys inside the piano, Andrea makes some very interesting sounds that are very different from what we are used to hearing from a piano.
To learn more about Andrea, visit www.andrealodge.com

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