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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.

How to Unlock Music Key Changes with Modulation - Sheet Music and a Pen

How to Unlock Music Key Changes with Modulation

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Do you want to know what the word modulation means in music? Do you want to know how to make key changes in your songwriting? Modulation is when you use chromatic harmony to switch the tonal center of the music you’re writing. Doing this can make for dramatic, ear catching changes to the sound of your composition. Keep reading “How to Unlock Music Key Changes with Modulation” to learn what it is and how it works. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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Whats the Basic Difference Between Drop C and Drop D - Guitar Player

What’s the Basic Difference Between Drop C and Drop D?

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Are you interested in guitar alternate tunings? Do you want to know the difference between Drop C and Drop D? In many ways Drop D and Drop C are very similar. However, there are a couple of important differences. Keep reading “What’s the Basic Difference Between Drop C and Drop D Tunings?” to learn what the differences are and how they impact your playing. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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How to Play the Beautiful E Minor Guitar Chord - Guitar Chord

How to Play the Beautiful E Minor Guitar Chord

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Are you a new guitar player? Do you want to know how to play the E minor chord on guitar? E minor is one of the simpler guitar chords to play, especially if you use the easy version. Keep reading “How to Play the Beautiful E Minor Guitar Chord” to learn the “easy” and “full” versions of the open chord. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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Enjoy the Elegant Hymn Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing - Fountain

Enjoy the Elegant Hymn Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

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Do you want to enjoy the elegant hymn “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing?” In this article, you’ll get these three essentials: 1) a sing along video of the hymn, 2) the complete hymn lyrics, and 3) free easy-to-read lead sheet style sheet music using shape notes, including a sing along soundtrack. Keep reading to learn more. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.

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The Top 10 Best Captivating Vivaldi Masterpieces - Violin

The Top 10 Best Captivating Vivaldi Masterpieces

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Do you want to explore Antonio Vivaldi’s music? Vivaldi (1678 – 1741) is best known for his violin concertos. His music is celebrated for its infectious melodies combined with its impressive technical demands. Keep reading to learn about and listen to the top 10 best captivating Vivaldi masterpieces. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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An Easy How to Guide for Singing Diphthongs in English – Singer with Mic

An Easy How to Guide for Singing Diphthongs in English

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Do you need help singing diphthongs? Do you need to know what the word diphthong even means? This term makes it sound as if you’re insulting someone, but it actually describes a very important class of vowel sounds. Keep reading “An Easy How to Guide for Singing Diphthongs in English” to learn what it is and how it works. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.

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How to Deal with Annoying Hiccups in Music Lessons – Kid Hiccupping

How to Deal with Annoying Hiccups in Music Lessons

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Have your music lessons been disrupted by hiccupping students? Do you want to know how to quickly get the hiccups stopped so that you can get your lessons back on track? Hiccups can be really annoying in music lessons because you’re on the clock and the student is getting distracted by “hic, hic, hic.” Keep reading “How to Deal with Annoying Hiccups in Music Lessons” to learn the three most common hiccups treatments so you can get back to teaching music. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.

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Basic Music Notation Explained in Less Than 4 Minutes

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Does music notation seem to be one big mystery? Do you want to be able to read music? Music notation can sometimes seem counterintuitive. However, you too can learn to read music. This post will help give you a quick overview of how music notation works. Keep reading “Basic Music Notation Explained in Less Than 4 Minutes” to learn what it is and how it works. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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A How to Guide for Incredibly Cool Guitar Distortion - Effects Unit - Hot Tube Amps Versus Cool Recording Studio Modelers

A How to Guide for Incredibly Cool Guitar Distortion

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Have you ever wondered how professional guitarists get their sound? Do you want a how to guide for getting hot guitar distortion? More goes into amazing distortion than just what stomp box you buy. Keep reading “A How to Guide for Incredibly Cool Guitar Distortion” to learn the factors that will help you get the most out of your rig. Estimated reading time 5 minutes.

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