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Geoff

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 Use Kinesthetic Learning in Music Lessons - Music Students

How to Use Kinesthetic Learning in Music Lessons

Do you need to know what kinesthetic learning is? Do you want to be able to integrate it into your music lessons? Kinesthetic learning uses physical activity to improve the learning experience. When done right, it’ll make your lessons more fun, engaging, and effective. Click to learn how to use kinesthetic learning in music lessons. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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How to Record Using a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) - Recording Keyboards

How to Record Using a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)

Do you want to know how to record using a digital audio workstation? When I was a teen, and recording my band, all we had was two mics, two mic stands, and a dinky little four-track tape recorder, which had severely limited audio quality. However, today’s modern DAW software can get you pro quality results without having to buy a whole recording studio. Click to learn how to record using a DAW (digital audio workstation). Estimated reading time 4 minutes.

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How to Play Your $@#% Trumpet in Tune - Trumpet and Sheet Music

How to Play Your $@#% Trumpet in Tune

Do you have a hard time getting your trumpet to sound right? Do you need help working on your melodic and harmonic intonation? If your ear isn’t fully trained, trying to get your instrument in tune can be frustratingly hard to pin down. Don’t panic! I’ve got you covered. Click to learn how to play your trumpet in tune. Estimated reading time 5 minutes.

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Top 5 Best Songs for Professional Wedding Singers - Bride

Top 5 Best Songs for Professional Wedding Singers

Do you want to sing at weddings? Do you need help developing your repertoire? A wedding is a special time for a couple because it’s the beginning of building a life together. If you do your job right, you help build memories that will last for the rest of their lives. Click to learn the top 5 best songs for professional wedding singers and learn about the resources for learning even more songs. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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How to Sound Like a Pro Disc Jockey (DJ) - DJ Controller

How to Sound Like a Pro Disc Jockey (DJ)

Do you want to be a disc jockey? Do you need to know how to get a professional sound? The term disc jockey comes from the early days of radio when on air personalities used to play disc-shaped records. However, it’s come to mean a whole lot more. If you want to be a DJ, you’ll need a pro sound, and to get that you’ll need the right gear. Click to learn how to sound like a pro disc jockey. Estimated reading time 4 minutes.

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What’s Pervasive Developmental Disorder and Its Impact on Music - Kids Exploring Percussion

What’s Pervasive Developmental Disorder and Its Impact on Music?

Do you need to know what pervasive developmental disorder is? Do you need advice on how to best teach your students? On one hand, PDD can affect how someone interacts with music. On the other hand, it can be a wonderful resource for boosting morale and generally enhancing your students’ lives. Click to answer the question, “What’s pervasive developmental disorder and its impact on music?” Estimated reading time 4 minutes.

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