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Geoff (pronounce Jeff) Keith has taught instrumental music lessons for over 30 years, and special needs students for over 20 years, accruing over 6,000 hours working with special needs and LD students. In the 1990’s, he developed FBC Sudbury’s Kid’s Music Club program (children’s choir). His articles on teaching music to students with learning disabilities have appeared in the Dyslexic Reader. The information in the blog is similar to the information he presented at Berklee College of Music’s ABLE Assembly, which is a special needs arts conference for teachers. Also, he has been included in Marquis Who’s Who biographies.

Whats the Catch with G Guitar Tuning - Guitar in Open G Tuning

What’s the Catch with G Guitar Tuning? (Open G Tuning)

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Do you want to try out open G tuning, but don’t know where to start? While G tuning has a wonderfully resonant quality, there are still some things you need to think about before you begin learning these alternate guitar tunings. Keep reading “What’s the Catch with G Guitar Tuning?” to find out what makes it both captivating and challenging at the same time. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.

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The Spectacular US Star Spangled Banner [Lyrics, Song, & Video]

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Do you want to know the words to the spectacular US Star Spangled Banner? Would you like to learn how to sing or play it? In this post, you’ll get the essentials: 1) all four verses for The Star Spangled Banner song lyrics, 2) a video of Whitney Houston’s version of the song, and 3) easy-to-read shape note sheet music with a sing along song track. Keep reading to learn the American national anthem lyrics and music. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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The Gifted Dyslexic and Insight Learning (Part 4)

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Have you ever wondered if you’re gifted and dyslexic? Or are you a parent of a child who’s gifted and dyslexic and want more information. Sometimes it can be difficult to recognize giftedness. Ronald Davis states, “This would commonly be recognized as daydreaming or simply not paying attention. The student is actually paying attention but has shifted to an imaginary world that is more interesting” (“The Gift of Learning” 38). How is this a sign of giftedness? Keep reading “The Gifted Dyslexic and Insight Learning” to learn about the last of our four dyslexic strengths. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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How to Write a Song with a Catchy Chorus (Including Lyrics)

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Do you want to learn how to make your own songs? Do you need help with your lyrics? There are many different song forms, and not all of them use a chorus. However, the verse/chorus form is one of the most popular. Songwriters and lyric writers both will find this post helpful. Keep reading to learn how to write a song with a catchy chorus. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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12 Easy Piano Songs (Including Twinkle Twinkle Little Star)

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Are you looking for easy songs to play on piano? This post has videos of 12 easy piano songs for young beginners, including “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.” This will be a good first introduction to playing keyboard instruments, so you can find out if your child likes playing music. Keep reading to learn these 12 basic piano songs. Estimated reading time 4 minutes.

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The C Major Scale (Including the C Major Chord Scale)

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Do you want to understand the notes, chords, and patterns in the C scale better? Figuring out how scales and chords work together will unlock your ability to improvise, compose, and play music. Keep reading to learn how the C major scale (including the C major chord scale) works. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.

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