If your Kids are Awake, They are Probably Online
So how much time do our kids have to practice and do homework? Considering that today is the day Apple is set to tell the world about the iPad, this Continue Reading →
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What Makes a Great Teacher?
For years, the secrets to great teaching have seemed more like alchemy than science, a mix of motivational mumbo jumbo and misty-eyed tales of inspiration and dedication. But for more Continue Reading →
What are your favourite books on music or arts education?
There are a few books that i would like to review for this forum in upcoming posts. Has anyone come across any really interesting reads about education or Arts education Continue Reading →
Sing!!
Here is an interesting link to the BBC website in London. Somehow I can’t imagine our own CBC Radio doing this since Radio 2 seems to have developed a very Continue Reading →
Songs in the key of life: What makes music emotional?
So why do tunes in a major key, such as Singin’ in the Rain, sound cheerful, while those in minor keys – Pink Floyd’s Another Brick in the Wall, say – sound Continue Reading →
B.C.’s Arts and Culture division disappears
NDP MLA Spencer Herbert has told the Straight that the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts has eliminated its stand-alone arts and culture division. Herbert, who is the Opposition critic for this ministry, Continue Reading →
Online Pronouncing Dictionary of Music
Here is an interesting link from Iowa Public Radio. This is a “pronouncing” guide originally put together for classical radio dj’s who were not quite sure how to pronounce the names of Continue Reading →
Music Fests in BC 2009 – 2010
It is that time again, when we think about getting our final entries ready for this year’s round of Music Festivals. Thanks to Christie Smith at Long & McQuade for Continue Reading →
When can children start music lessons?
Whether your child takes a music appreciation class or starts actual lessons, she’ll benefit mightily from being exposed to music. Kids can start formal music training as early as age Continue Reading →
Happy New Year!!
Happy New Year to all our readers here at Music Schools BC. I think 2010 should prove to be an interesting year for us here in British Columbia working in Continue Reading →