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Meet the New Teacher: Alex Ehredt
At Tampa Bay Music Academy, we always strive to partner with teachers who are passionate about both music and teaching, and who have demonstrated exceptional skill in their areas of expertise. That’s why we are so thrilled to introduce our students and their families to our newest woodwind and brass instructor: Alex Ehredt. Alex is a skilled saxophone performer and teacher with extensive experience teaching students at all levels, from beginners through university level. He has also published fifteen compositions for a variety of solo instruments and ensembles including solo saxophone, solo trombone, saxophone quartet, wind ensemble, and orchestra. Alex holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Tampa, a Master of Music in Composition from the University of Redlands in California and is currently working on his dissertation (a Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble) for a Doctor of Musical Arts from UW-Madison. He has also completed coursework in music theory pedagogy at...
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The Ultimate Music Classroom: Must-Haves for Every Music Educator
Summer is the time of year when music teachers typically give some thought to revamping their studios, adding new resources, and preparing for the fall semester (when all of the students come back!). The article below from the Music Matters Blog, is a helpful resource for any private music teacher. We hope you enjoy it! If you are interested in taking private music lessons in Odessa, Trinity, Land O' Lakes, or Citrus Park, Florida, contact Tampa Bay Music Academy today to schedule...
Music & Technology: iPad Apps …
Music technology is here to stay. It continues to have a dramatic impact on the entire music and arts industry. There are many technology tools available specifically for the student musician that are very helpful. If you own an iPhone, Droid, or iPad, you will enjoy the research done below by Piano Central Studios. We hope the article will help you. If you are interested in taking private music lessons in Odessa, Trinity, Land O' Lakes, or Citrus Park, Florida, contact Tampa Bay Music...
10 Teaching Tips and Games for Using Music Flashcards
An important part of beginning music lessons is memorization. The student must quickly memorize all of the note names, musical symbols, and terms. Music flash cards can help to make this early memorization stage go quickly while having fun in the process. At Tampa Bay Music Academy, flash cards are frequently used in private piano lessons, guitar lessons, saxophone lessons, voice lessons, etc. Below is a great article by The Fun Music Company that highlights several ways that private music...
7 Reasons Everyone Should Play Piano
Do you play the piano? Are you thinking about starting piano lessons? What do you love about the piano? Below is a fun article by Mimi West. Enjoy reading it and contact Tampa Bay Music Academy today to schedule your piano lessons. I’m an advocate of having every musician play the piano. This powerhouse instrument packs a powerful punch of benefits. These are merely the top seven: 1) It has more notes. The piano keyboard represents every note available on other instruments. There...
Learning to Sing: The Truth Behind 4 Common Misconceptions
"I'm tone deaf." "I can only sing low songs." "I can't sing on pitch." "Do I need voice lessons or can I just learn to sing by listening to my favorite singers on YouTube and iTunes?" These questions and more are addressed below in an excellent article from TakeLessons.com. Read it carefully and contact Tampa Bay Music Academy today to schedule your singing lessons. Descartes once said, “I’m tone deaf, therefore I’m hopeless.” Wait, no, that’s not right. But the debate is...
6 Things ALL Great Musicians Should Have
Do you want to really excel in your musical training? Whether you are taking piano lessons, guitar lessons, voice lessons, or private music lessons in any other proficiency area, observing the expert tips on this page will put you on the path to success. Below is an excellent article from TakeLessons.com that will help you become the skilled musician that you are desiring to be. As a budding musician, you already know that reaching your goals requires a quality instrument to practice on, a...
Shopping for a Violin
Shopping for a violin? Finding the right instrument can make a huge difference in how quickly you progress in your training. Here is some expert advice on finding a quality instrument from "The 3-Fingered Violinist." Shopping for a violin can be both frustrating and fun at the same time. It’s sort of like buying a car – don’t buy the first cheap violin that comes along. If you do, you may find that you have purchased a lemon. As a result, I don’t recommend buying a violin on eBay (or any...
6 New Ideas for Piano Warm-Ups
Warming up before a performance or even a practice session is very important. Do you consistently warm-up before you play the piano? What is your routine? Below is an excellent article from TakeLessons.com that will give you six fresh ideas for piano warm-ups. We all know the importance of warming up – but do you actually commit to a proper warm-up every time you sit down to play the piano? If you’re in a rush, it’s easy to forget it. However, an effective warm-up is essential for...