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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.

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Do People with ADHD Have Difficulty Playing from Sheet Music?

Are you a parent or a music teacher of an ADHD student who struggles with reading music? Though many people with ADHD have a hard time reading music, multisensory teaching methods can help! Click to answer the question, “Do people with ADHD have difficulty playing from sheet music?” Estimated reading time 2 minutes.

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Why is it Important to Define the Dynamics to Sing a Piece of Music?

Why is it important to sing the dynamics for a piece of music? Dynamics play an important role in notated music, helping bring interest and variety to your songs. If you want help understanding how dynamic signs work, click to answer the question: “Why is it important to define the dynamics to sing a piece of music?” Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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What Does it Mean for Me to Interpret a Piece of Music? Part 1

Does your playing lack emotion? Do you want tips on how to interpret music? Many musicians struggle with interpretation. However, I can show you powerful strategies for tapping into the emotion in your playing. Click to answer the question, “What does it mean for me to interpret a piece of music?” Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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What is Required of Me to Write a Good Song if I Have No Experience with Songwriting?

Do you want to write songs, but don’t know where to start? To write a song, you need both imagination and the skill to put your imagination to work. If you see pictures in the clouds and have words and melodies pop into your head, songwriting will be well suited to your abilities. Click to answer the question, “What is required of me to write a good song if I have no experience with songwriting?” Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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How Common are Mistakes While Practicing and Playing Guitar?

Do you worry about making mistakes when you perform? Do you want to be able to fix errors quickly during your practice time? Everyone slips up, at least occasionally. Don’t worry about it. Errors have an important role to play in the process of learning. Click to answer the question, “How common are mistakes while practicing and playing guitar?” Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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Why Doesn’t My Hands-Separate Piano Practice Help with Hands-Together Playing?

Do you get frustrated when your hands-separate playing doesn’t seem to help with playing piano with both hands? Find out what determines how hard it’ll be to play with both hands and what you can do about it. Click to answer the question, “Why doesn’t my hands-separate piano practice help with hands-together playing?” Estimated reading time 4 minutes.

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