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Has your child has been diagnosed with a learning disability? Do you feel confused because your child is so smart, but still struggles to learn? Read more to learn about learning differences and spatial ability. Estimated reading time 6 minutes.

Want to be able to sing modes? I can help. You’ll see the Ionian mode more often than any other type of mode. It’s used extensively in pop, jazz, classical, and even folk music. In “Singing Shape Notes Solfege Ionian Melodies,” you’ll be singing the last mode we’ll look at in the modes series. Keep reading to learn more. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.

Do you want to know the words to “Joy to the World?” Would you like to learn how to sing or play it? In this post, you’ll get: 1) all the words to “Joy to the World,” 2) two videos (one for the song itself and one with “Joy to the World” on the piano), and 3) easy-to-read shape note sheet music with a sing along song track. Keep reading to get the music and the words to “Joy to the World.” Estimated reading time 2 minutes.

Have you had a hard time getting the sound of your favorite rock guitarist? Have you ever felt frustrated that the guitar sounds out of tune? In the post, "Tune Like a Rock Star," we talked about how Keith Richards tunes his guitar without holding down any frets. Today, you will play an 80s rock guitar style that works well with this special open tuning. Read more to learn how to play like a rock star with open G tuning. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.