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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 Play Your $@!% Cello in Tune - Cellist

How to Play Your $@!% Cello in Tune

Do you want to be able to play your cello or double bass in tune? Do you need help learning the necessary skills for accurate string intonation? The following post will give you bowing, fingering, and ear training tips that will help you master your instrument’s intonation. Click to learn how to play your cello in tune. Estimated reading time 4 minutes.

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How to Play Wheels on the Bus Easy Piano - School Bus

How to Play Wheels on the Bus – Easy Piano

Are you new to playing piano? Do you want (or do you want your child) to learn an easy version of the song? Written in 1939, “The Wheels on the Bus” is a beloved children’s standard that’s had popular staying power. Click to learn how to play “The Wheels on the Bus” – easy piano version. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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Success Music Studio’s Expert Advice Is Now on Instagram

Are you a musician or want to be one? Are you looking for new and fun ways to interact with the “Successful Music Student” blog? I’m excited to announce that I’ve officially launched my Instagram page, which has the same name as my blog. Click to learn how it works and what it has to offer. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.

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What Is the Panic Factor of Music - Panicking Person

What Is the Panic Factor of Music?

Do you want to know what the panic factor of music is? Do you need help dealing with performance pressure? The stress of an upcoming performance can have both positive and negative impacts. This is why there’s no substitute for playing in front of people, because you’ll never see the positives or learn how to deal with the negatives if you never try. What is the panic factor of music? Click to learn more. Estimated reading time 3 minutes

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Easy Guide for Learning How to Replace Guitar Strings - Guitarists Playing

Easy Guide for Learning How to Replace Guitar Strings

Does your guitar sound dead and feel rough when you play it? Do you need help learning how to replace your strings? Being able to replace your guitar strings is an easy skill to learn that will save you time and money so you won’t have to bring your instrument to a music store. Plus, putting on a new set will make your guitar sound and play better. Click an “Easy Guide for Learning How to Replace Guitar Strings” to learn how to do it. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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How to Best Use Family Chords - Guitar D7 Chord

How to Best Use Family Chords

Do you need to know what family chords are and how they work? It doesn’t matter if you’re writing songs, or playing piano, guitar, or accordion, understanding how harmonies relate to each other within a key is your first step toward unlocking the secret of how music works. Click to learn how to best use family chords to expand your mastery of music. Estimated reading time 4 minutes.

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