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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.

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How to Play Rock Music’s 5 Best Guitar Songs

Do you want to have fun learning how to play rock music’s five best guitar songs? Rock is a sub-genera of pop music where the guitar plays a central role in the creating and arranging of the music. The following post gives you fun classic rock and party/anthem rock songs with videos that explain how to play them (including one bonus track). Click “How to Play Rock Music’s 5 Best Guitar Songs” to learn how to perform them. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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Learn Some Super Useful Beginner Ukulele Chords

Are you learning the instrument for the first time? Do you want to know the best chords to learn first? The guitar was introduced to Hawaii by Spanish cowboys, and the ukulele developed from it. This means guitarists have an edge learning these chords. However, they’re still super useful for any beginner, and we’ll start with the easiest ones. Click “Learn Some Super Useful Beginner Ukulele Chords” to learn them. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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Active Versus Passive Voice: How to Write Them

Are you confused about what’s the difference between active and passive voice? Do you need help writing them? You need to understand their advantages and disadvantages if you want your prose, poems, and songs to sound tight and be easy to listen to and read. Click “Active Versus Passive Voice: How to Write Them” to learn what they are and how they work. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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What Is an Oxymoron and How to Write It

Do you want to know what an oxymoron is? Do you need help writing them? The word oxymoron sounds like it’s something you’d use to insult someone. However, it’s a major literary figure of speech that can add ironic fun to your writing, songwriting, and poems. Click “What Is an Oxymoron and How to Write It” to learn what it is and how it works. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.

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What’s Autism Spectrum Disorder and Its Impact on Music?

Are you a music teacher with a student with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? Do you need advice on teaching your students? For people with autism spectrum disorder, music can be comforting after a hard day interacting with people, allowing an outlet for pent up emotions. However, does ASD have an impact on playing music? Click “What’s Autism Spectrum Disorder and Its Impact on Music?” to find out. Estimated reading time 5 minutes.

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How to Transform a Poem into a Powerful Song

Do you want to know how to transform your poem into a song? Do you need help learning how to write a melody? Setting a poem to music is an incredibly cool way to take your poem to the next level. Keep reading “How to Transform a Poem into a Powerful Song” to learn how to set your text to music. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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How to Set Up a Music Teacher’s Percussion Bag

Have you been thinking about keeping percussion instruments on hand for your music lessons? Do you want an idea of what should go into your bag? A percussion bag or box is useful for any music instructor. It can make the difference between happy, engaged students and pandemonium. Click “How to Set Up a Music Teacher’s Percussion Bag” for some tips to get you started. Estimated reading time 4 minutes.

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