Location, location, location. The post Bass Picking-Hand Placement and Technique appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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Learn to navigate through tricky two-handed rhythms. The post Mastering Syncopation appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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Nine innings, nine classic titles. The post Top Baseball Video Games appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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Exploring themes of identity and the collective human experience. The post Maria Finkelmeier’s Multi-Sensory Music appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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It’s the secret sauce to many pop hits. The post Cellos Rock! appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
Encourage students to learn and play chords by scaffolding success. The post Teach Guitar Chords appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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Teach intonation on a guitar in a fun way using pitch memory and tuners. The post Tuning a Guitar appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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Try these five steps to introduce guitar in a process-focused, structured way. The post Pop Guitar as an Entry Point appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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A guitar program will provide a musical opportunity to students who would not usually join traditional band, orchestra or choir. The post Start a Guitar Program appeared first on Yamaha Music ...
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From junior to jumbo and all sizes in-between. The post What are the Different Acoustic Guitar Body Types? appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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Maximize the efficiency of your band rehearsals. The post How to Rehearse More Productively with Your Band appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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When given the opportunity, students reach farther and achieve more, so let them take charge and see what unfolds. The post Give Up Control appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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Berklee City Music proves that music education is alive and well in Boston with K-12 after-school and summer programs and a variety of ensembles in multiple genres. This outreach now extends beyo...
By playing multiple instruments, you will broaden your musical perspective and be a better composer and arranger. The post The Benefits of Learning Another Instrument appeared first on Yamaha ...
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Explore the diverse range of female artistry in these timeless works. The post Eight Iconic Vinyl Records By Women appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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Bring subtlety and swagger to all the right places. The post Dynamic Bass Playing appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
Combining the best of two worlds. The post The 10 Best Pop/Rock Orchestrations appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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Stretching the limits of this uniquely versatile instrument. The post Eight Awesome Trombone Solos appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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Taking headphone listening to a whole new level. The post Spotlight on the Yamaha HA-L7A Headphone Amplifier appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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Adapt your educational visions for community needs without compromising standards. Emphasize long-term commitment and realistic goal setting. The post Sustainable Excellence appeared first on ...
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Check out these seven “must-hear” performances. The post Best Jazz Piano Solos appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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As the New Year begins, if you haven’t thought about your Spring concerts, you better start now! Here are some things to consider as you prepare for your next performances to close out the scho...
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10 films that pair perfectly with chocolate, roses and romance The post The Best Romantic Comedies of All Time appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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In part 5 of this series, we look at funding your music program, from federal funds to fundraising and partnerships. The post Teaching Music in High-Need Schools: Funding appeared first on Yam...
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Taking a classic to the next level. The post First Look: New Yamaha Pacificas appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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The 2024 "40 Under 40" educators offer must-do and must-try tips to new music teachers to help them through their first year of teaching. The post Essential Tips for First-Year Music Educators ...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Dr. Jessica Vaughan-Marra Associate Professor of Music and Coordinator of Music EducationSeton Hill UniversityGreensburg, Pennsylvania When Dr. Jessica Vaughan-Marra started h...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Kyle D. Phillips Band DirectorPrinceton High SchoolCincinnati, Ohio During the 2020 season, Princeton High School Band Director Kyle D. Phillips saw half of his students every...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Kevin Longwill Music Industry Teacher, Director of Modern Music Makers (M3)Abington School DistrictAbington, Pennsylvania During the pandemic, Music Industry Teacher Kevin Lon...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Julie Anne Russell Orchestra DirectorBlythewood High SchoolBlythewood, South Carolina Blythewood High School Orchestra Director Julie Anne Russell has found several ways to br...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Matthew Rupert Co-Founder, Clarinet/Piano Faculty, Little Mission StudioCo-Founder, President of the Board, Make More Music FoundationSan Francisco, California Little Mission ...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Ben Pedersen Director of BandsForeman College and Career AcademyChicago, Illinois In Fall 2020, Ben Pedersen was hired as the Director of Bands at Foreman College and Career A...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Cale Patton Music TeacherGillespie Technology Magnet Cluster SchoolChicago, Illinois In 2011, Cale Patton started teaching at Dawes Elementary School, part of the Chicago Publ...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Dr. Stephen C. Page Associate Professor of Saxophone and Director of Undergraduate StudiesThe University of Texas at Austin Butler School of MusicAustin, Texas It’s safe to ...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Allison Paetz Vocal Music TeacherRocky River High SchoolRocky River, Ohio Rocky River High School’s Vocal Music Teacher Allison Paetz enlists the community and engages stude...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Christopher Noce Director of Bands and OrchestrasConcord-Carlisle High SchoolConcord, Massachusetts “No cowards” may be a strange message to share with students, but Direc...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Alex Mutz director of bandsSam L. Martin Middle SchoolAustin, Texas The band at Sam L. Martin Middle School has a large Hispanic population with many coming from Central and S...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Adam Murray Orchestra Director, Music Department ChairPort Clinton City SchoolsPort Clinton, Ohio Small schools don’t mean weak music programs! That’s the mantra often rep...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Kimberly Kraft McLemore Vice President of Education and Community EngagementNashville SymphonyNashville, Tennessee The Nashville Symphony’s education programming is designed...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Andrew Muth Director of Bands and Director of Performing ArtsWestfield High SchoolWestfield, Indiana Westfield High School’s music program was in dire need of revitalization...
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Have fun while staying active. The post Top Interactive Video Games appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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Back to 40 Under 40 Kacee Sanders Band Director, DuPont Hadley Middle SchoolExecutive Director, Southeastern Women in Music SymposiumTennessee Band Director Kacee Sanders is a firm believer in bu...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Dr. Jessie M. Vallejo Associate Professor of EthnomusicologyCalifornia State Polytechnic University, PomonaPomona, California How difficult is it to teach music in a STEM-focu...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Dr. Paulina Villarreal Assistant Professor of VoiceUniversity of Memphis, Rudi E. Scheidt School of MusicMemphis, TennesseeFounder and Artistic Director, Cantos para el Mundo ...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Christopher Lape Orchestra DirectorUpper Arlington High SchoolUpper Arlington, Ohio At Upper Arlington High School, Orchestra Director Christopher Lape took the lead in adapti...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Dr. Jacquelyn Lankford Assistant Professor of TrumpetMississippi State UniversityStarkville Mississippi Promoting the role of women in music, and in particular trumpet composi...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Lily Ianaconi 9-12 Instrumental Music TeacherFranklin Academy High SchoolMalone, New York Providing meaningful and memorable performance opportunities is vital to Lily Ianacon...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Dr. Richard Hutton Assistant Professor of Choral Music Education and Assistant Director of Choral ActivitiesBoise State University Boise, Idaho Boise State University embraces...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Miguel Hidalgo Music Teacher and Music Director Esperanza Academy Charter School Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Music Director Miguel Hidalgo takes his role as a Latino teaching a...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Brad Hart Instrumental Music TeacherPeter Johansen High SchoolModesto, California Inclusive is the best way to describe the music program at Peter Johansen High School. Instru...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Dennis Giotta Music TeacherSoutheast Local School DistrictApple Creek, Ohio Music Teacher Dennis Giotta at Southeast Local School District established a music technology class...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Allison Figueroa Assistant Band and Choral DirectorParkland High SchoolAllentown, Pennsylvania At Parkland High School, the music department is one of the three pillars that d...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Nicholas A. Fields Band DirectorEdgewood City SchoolsTrenton, Ohio Nicholas Fields, the Band Director at Edgewood City Schools, doesn’t take the responsibility of his job li...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Jeff Driscoll Music TeacherMonroe Elementary SchoolBartonville, Illinois “I always say that I can’t do anything more for kids than to just show them the way. They must fir...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Gillian Desmarais K-12 Music Technology and EngineeringHarmony Learning CenterMaplewood, Minnesota The music program at Harmony Learning Center is among the first in the state...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Mallory A. Dekker Executive Director and InstructorBlack Hills Studios of the ArtsRapid City, South Dakota The nonprofit Black Hills Studios of the Arts (BHSA) was born from a...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Jessica Corry Band DirectorPlank Junior High SchoolOswego, Illinois Plank Junior High has unique and hard-working students, according to Band Director Jessica Corry. “Workin...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Jena Combs Director of Musical ActivitiesFlora High SchoolFlora, Illinois During her second year at Flora High School, Director of Musical Activities Jena Combs completely rev...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Raymond William Cannon Director of Beginning BandAddison School District 4Addison, Illinois Growing a small music program with limited resources takes vision and a lot of hard...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Charlene Cannon Band DirectorHorizon High SchoolWinter Garden, Florida Changing jobs is always stressful, but moving to a brand-new school is particularly daunting. From day o...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Douglas Brown Director of Bands, Jazz Ensembles, Hip Hop and Digital MusicMiddleton High SchoolMiddleton, WIsconsin Director of Bands Douglas Brown has a deep passion for trad...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Tony Boldt Director of BandsKasson-Mantorville High SchoolKasson, Minnesota Being part of caring and thoughtful communities is what making music is all about, according to Dir...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Adam Bodony Assistant Professor and Director of Orchestras,Purdue UniversityArtistic Director, Indianapolis Youth OrchestraIndiana Under Adam Bodony’s tenure as Assistant Pr...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Dr. Benjamin Bergey Assistant Professor of MusicEastern Mennonite UniversityHarrisonburg, Virginia Knowing the immense power of music, Dr. Benjamin Bergey established an inter...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Jeremy Bartunek Music Teacher and Children’s Choir DirectorGreenbriar School, Northbrook District 28Northbrook, Illinois Collaboration is valued at Greenbriar School, and mu...
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2024 Yamaha “40 Under 40” — Music Education Excellence In 2021, Yamaha launched the “40 Under 40” music education advocacy program to honor educators who are making a difference in grow...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Dr. Tigran Arakelyan Music Director,Tacoma Music Collaborative Executive Director, Music Works NorthwestWashington Providing access to music education is the driving force beh...
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Back to 40 Under 40 Dr. Angela Ammerman Adjunct Professor of Music EducationGeorge Mason UniversityFairfax, Virginia Dr. Angela Ammerman believes that teaching music is a calling. “Not only hav...
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It’s all about communication. The post Five Tips for Blending Keyboard and Guitar Parts appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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From L.A. to Japan and back. The post A Brief History of Pacifica Guitars appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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Get your fingers in shape. The post Play Bass Faster and Better: Exercises for the Fretting Hand appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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Here are some of the exciting new Yamaha products you’ll find at NAMM 2024. The post Yamaha Products at NAMM 2024 appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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In addition to the actual message, the method and frequency of communication with band families are critical. Try these tips on improving the dissemination of important information. The post Ma...
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Try these practical techniques for minimizing distractions, automating routines and engaging students in a truly immersive musical experience. The post Teach With Flow: Protect the Time You Hav...
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Rethink the conventional checklist that most music educators try to follow and explore alternative, enriching paths to success for both you and your students. The post Don’t Get Trapped by �...
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Try the praise-to-criticism ratio to help students feel encouraged and safe in the music classroom. The post Increase Your Positivity with the 3:1 Ratio appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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Def Leppard’s drum tech on what the gig entails. The post The Life of a Drum Tech appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
Why one clock is better than two. The post How USB DAC Works in Yamaha Network Hi-Fi Receivers appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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Which one is right for you? The post Nylon-String vs. Steel-String Guitars appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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Celebrating a special instrument Yamaha made for the legendary artist. The post The Prince Piano At NAMM appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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The Eastman School of Music promotes more than musical performance. Through its Institute for Music Leadership, it offers students career development within the larger music industry. The post ...
TAB pedagogy may look like chaos, but it’s a unique teaching methodology that allows student-led creative exploration. The post Teaching for Artistic Behavior appeared first on Yamaha Music ...
Delivering a magic that you just can’t get from streaming. The post 10 Essential Albums to Own on Vinyl appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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Consider collaborating with a colleague and coming up with an interdisciplinary lesson plan or course to show students the breadth and depth of music. The post Combining Science and Music appe...
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Learn to be best friends with drummers, click tracks and metronomes. The post How to Play Bass Guitar On (Or Around) The Beat appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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A new study offers insights into the art and science of being a music educator. The post What Makes a Teacher an Expert? appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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Pushing the envelope of achievement. The post Pulse Percussion and WGI Behind the Scenes appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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From stress relief to improved concentration and dexterity, there are lots of benefits. The post Five Reasons Why Playing Piano is Good for You appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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In Part 4 of this series, we discuss proven methods and strategies for developing exceptional student musicians in high-need schools. The post Teaching Music in High-Need Schools: Best Practice...
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Upgrade your THR for zero dollars. The post Spotlight on the THR Remote App appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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It’s not just a matter of size. The post What’s the Difference Between Violin and Viola? appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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Achieve great sound, balance and tuning with the Yamaha HD-300. The post The Harmony Director: A Great Tool for the Music Classroom appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
These are the pocket-sized options that changed gaming. The post A Brief History of Handheld Consoles appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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Achieving optimum imaging and frequency response at all volume levels. The post How YPAO™ Works in Yamaha Hi-Fi Receivers appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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The stairway to musical ascension. The post Elevate Your Guitar Playing in 30 Days appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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If you are in a secondary role to a band director, arm yourself with practical tips and insights to maximize your impact in the classroom. The post Co-Directors and Assistants: Step Out of the ...
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Learn about the preeminent organization for qualifying piano technicians. The post Yamaha and the Piano Technicians Guild appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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As the NBA season begins, check out these hoops titles. The post Top Basketball Video Games appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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How to craft a complete song from your riffs. The post Writing Songs from Bass Lines appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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It’s exciting to teach composition, but what do you do when your students hit a creative roadblock? The post 5 Ways to Beat Writer’s Block appeared first on Yamaha Music - Blog .
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