Evelyn Glennie- "Feed the Brain Music" (The Importance of Music Education in the Schools)

This post is in honor of world renowned percussionist Evelyn Glennie and her recent performance at the opening ceremonies of the 2012 Summer Olymics.  This link is taken from her blog post entitled "Feed the Brain Music", which focuses on the importance of music education in schools.  Be sure to click on the Sesame Street link on her blog that features her with the "Grouchketeers Band". :)

Evelyn Glennie's Blog- Feed the Brain Music

Work Ethic or Inspiration? The Sage Advice of Tchaikovsky and Jack White

It's remarkable how similar the words of a famed nineteenth-century Russian composer and a contemporary musician, one of Rolling Stone's "greatest guitarists of all time", can be!  What do Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Jack White have in common?  Their view on "work ethic vs. inspiration".  The application of these truths will inspire you.

Work vs. Inspiration? Tchaikovsky and Jack White speak

10 Uses for the Interactive Whiteboard in the Music Classroom

This article offers some great tips for using an interactive white board in the music classroom.  Use these suggestions as a springboard to develop even more creative ideas in your own music classroom!

10 Uses for the Interactive White Board in the Music Classroom