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We’ve Got Rhythm
Takadimi is a rhythm solfege that I have been using in my studio for a few years, and it’s time for an update. It works. Like magic. I use it with all my students. Some of Takadimi’s benefits: it explains beat subdivisions in a way that is easy to understand, from my youngest to oldest students…
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Season Stats
I have been teaching piano for 20 years, and this past season was my biggest ever. Some highlights: the season launched with 37 students studying piano (beginner to grade 10), rudiments, keyboard harmony, and history my Intermediate Keyboard Harmony student won an ORMTA-Ottawa Scholarship for highest mark our secret partner duet project for group class…
