I’ve used MuseScore for years to notate music scores, but I’ve recently discovered that with the paid version of flat.io I can colour the note heads to create lovely colourful scores for young beginners. I sometimes ask students to colour the notes, a practise in identifying them as well as…
I’ve finally had the time to put together a handbook for new families! While my website is comprehensive, I’ve expanded what used to be a folder of handouts into a handy 10 page desktop published booklet with key info and step-by-step guides to getting started with some key apps.
I’ve launched a new Music With Simone YouTube Channel, with the first videos “piano tutorial” style where coloured lights hit the keys so you can see which notes are being played and how long for. You can watch the first video below:
Occasionally over the years I’ve been contacted to ask if I can provide a gift certificate for adults a number of piano lessons. I’ve been able to fulfil those requests, without offering standard packages. In the lead up to Christmas this year, I’ve finally standardised some gift certificate lesson packages…
My latest piano arrangement was requested by one of my students, Holly. It is the Theme of the U.S. series of “The Office”, arranged to early intermediate level. Listen to it here: You can find the score of The Office Theme – Intermediate Piano on Sheet Music Press.
Here are the current restrictions in relation to face-to-face private music studio teaching for the week ahead, which I clarified with the COVID hotline today: Teachers can remove their mask while teaching if needed Primary school age students are exempt from wearing a mask Older students should wear a mask…
The newest arrangement for piano that I have published on Sheet Music Press is “Black Catcher“, the 10th opening theme for the Anime series “Black Clover”. This was a request by my daughter Ariana. It has been arranged to an intermediate level so that she can play it – so…
I’ve always had a passion for arranging music, but I put it on the back burner for many, many years. Five days ago my daughter wanted to be able to play a song she loves from her favourite game: Waltzing in the Rain. we couldn’t readily find a good piano…
While I started all my students in Better Practice App in 2019, all students except those doing Rockschool Exams progressively stopped using it. Now that there are other alternatives that help make practising easier that don’t double up my work, I will be cancelling my Better Practice App subscription and…
I’m proud to be a West Australian Music Teachers Association (WAMTA) Accredited teacher. To be recognised as such, I’ve had to prove that I have the requisite qualifications for my instruments, a track record of successful teaching, and an ongoing commitment to professional development.