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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.

Explore Bach’s Hypnotic Choral Music in Less Than Four Minutes - Hamburg Church

Explore Bach’s Hypnotic Choral Music in Less Than Four Minutes

Would you like to peruse Johann Sebastian Bach’s music but are short on time? Along with Mozart and Beethoven, J.S. Bach is one of the three composers that the person on the street will recognize by name. His music is celebrated for its intricate counterpoint and emotional intensity. Keep reading to explore Bach’s hypnotic choral music in less than four minutes. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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What’s the Key Difference Between Soprano and Mezzo Soprano?

“What’s the key difference between soprano and mezzo?” Though superficially these two voice types seem very similar. You only need to take a closer look to notice the key differences between singers like Celine Dion and Taylor Swift. Keep reading to learn how this affects singers like you. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.

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Best Music Program for Three-Year-Olds

As you may already know, Geoff from Success Music Studio is an expert in multisensory teaching, teaching piano to children as young as four-years-old. However, he has recently expanded to teaching three-year-olds a pre-instrumental music program that ultimately leads into piano lessons. Keep reading “Best Music Program for Three-Year-Olds” to learn more. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.

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How to Color Code Music to Optimize the Steady Beat

Do you have a student who has a problem keeping the steady beat? Does your child struggle with rhythmic concepts? Color coding combined with physicalizing the beat makes for a powerful teaching aid. Keep reading “How to Color Code Music to Optimize the Steady Beat” to learn how it works. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.

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An Easy How to Guide to Understanding Triads

“Can somebody please help me understand these stupid triads?” Triads are one of the foundations of Western music theory (along with melody, rhythm, counterpoint, and orchestration). Understanding them will unlock your ability to both appreciate and write music. Keep reading “An Easy How to Guide to Understanding Triads” to learn how they work. Estimated reading time 5 minutes.

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How to Color Code the Elusive Alto Clef

Do you have a child or a student who struggles to read alto clef? Are you confused about how it works? Why is the alto staff so elusive for most musicians? Because instruments rarely use it. In fact, only one instrument reads from it regularly. Even the closely related tenor clef is used by more instruments (sort of). Keep reading to learn how to color code the elusive alto clef. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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