Tag Archives: music teaching

Let it Go

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Rosa Conrad

I wonder how many more music teachers have noticed the ‘Let it Go’ from Frozen phenomenon? Having had the song mentioned to me by a couple of students, I looked it up on youtube, saw a cartoon character with an … Continue reading →

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Learning to Harmonise with Peppa Pig

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Rosa Conrad

I was asked for the notes of the Peppa Pig theme tune. As this is one of the most frequently heard tunes in my house at the moment, this was not a problem! Actually, it’s quite a neat tune for … Continue reading →

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Big Fat Music Party!

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Rosa Conrad

My students and I had our fifth Big Fat Music Party the other evening. I came up with the name as I was trying to get away from the formal idea of a ‘concert’, a word bound to strike fear into … Continue reading →

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The Lion Sleeps Tonight

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Rosa Conrad

My next Big Fat Music Party is coming up, where all my students get together and play. For a sing along number I’m planning on doing The Lion Sleeps Tonight. The beauty of this song is that not only does … Continue reading →

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The Three Chord Trick Explained

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Rosa Conrad

You might have heard that there are three chords which, if you learn them, you can play just about any song in the world. It’s true. So many songs only use three chords and many more can be boiled down … Continue reading →

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Melody, Harmony, My Granddad and Please Name That Tune!

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Rosa Conrad

My Grandad: Harry Shackleton 1920 – 2009    I have decided to start a blog mostly around music and music teaching. This week I have been teaching someone to play ‘A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square’ on piano and ukulele, … Continue reading →

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