Learning is most efficient and enjoyable if the student knows what music sounds and feels like before beginning to play it. While the teacher plays and sings the piece, the student can sing, hum, and/or clap along for enough repetitions that the melody and rythms are fully absorbed. In cases where the notation may be too advanced for the student, these pieces can be taught partially or entirely by rote, one phrase at a time. Alway's encourage the student to sing/hum along while learning to play the piece.

If the student is inspired to compose, a Composition Notebook is available. It includes tips for facilitating musical creativity.

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