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Holiday Songs for Primary Children
Learn to play Jingle Bells and Big Green Tree! Music Lessons for Children in Mt. Pleasant and Charleston, SC. Click image for printable PDF. In Music class , we are learning Jingle Bells on glockenspiel or keyboard. We used the stopwatch to practice the tune for 7 minutes straight - wonderful progress was made with such a commitment to repetition! We also changed the words to Hot Cross Buns and took on the challenge of trying to sing and play at the same time: Big Green Tree,
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Nov 212 min read


Moveable Do, starting Woodpecker in G, not C.
Here is a classic MMP Fall Festival Song, 'Woodpecker' that is very easy to play on the glockenspiel. Note: We typically start songs in the key of “C”, where “Do” = C, but this key is actually difficult to sing in for children (and many adults). Here, Woodpecker is in the key of ‘G’, it’s much easier to sing along in this key. It’s still easy to play but not as familiar as having ‘C’ as the starting point. To find the G note to start, children may try: 1) count up from C: C,
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Nov 51 min read


Latin Music during Cinco de May Weekend!
Live Music in Charleston, SC May 2, Point Hope Food Truck Festival May 3, Tiki Taco. 1761 N Main St May 4, North CHS Performing Arts...
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Apr 281 min read


North Charleston Arts Fest Presents Latin Jazz with Gregarious Grooves Trio on May 4, 2025
Latin Jazz Trio with Guitar, congas, bass Check out our new debut single- Vals - on your favorite streaming platform!...
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Apr 81 min read


Children's Music, Fine Motor Skills & Gratitude
children are taking on challenges such as alternating your fingers when playing keyboard or ukulele - rather than using only one finger...
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Apr 81 min read


“The perfection of movement is spiritual.
Using Music & Movement to develop character and discipline “The perfection of movement is spiritual.” - Maria Montessori , Movement...
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Jan 311 min read


Children's Music: importance of solfège (Do Re Mi) for glockenspiel, ukulele, and guitar!
------------------------- Singing Solfege is a fun and very effective foundation in Music Lessons for children regardless of which...
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Nov 8, 20242 min read


Celebrate Independence Day in Charleston
Members of Cassique Club can Celebrate fireworks July 3- not July 4 - with a special performance by Holy City Groove Committee!
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Jun 10, 20241 min read


Music: Fun, work, practice, performance...
May 17, 2024 Music Class Notes What an exciting time for kindergarten children as we approach graduation and the opportunity to perform a...
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May 18, 20242 min read


New Latin Music
Latin Jazz Trio with Guitar, congas, bass Check out our new debut single- Santuario - on your favorite streaming platform!...
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Apr 19, 20241 min read


Hacky Sack & Music for Children
Fun with kindergartners and hacky sack during music lessons!
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Apr 18, 20242 min read


Movement & Music class notes
Coordination challenge with hacky sack and song writing with Music & Movement for children in Mt Pleasant, SC The children continue...
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Feb 15, 20241 min read


Reading Music for Children - I"m a Little Teapot
Music Lessons in Charleston and Mt Pleasant, SC. An example of using blocks and one line for "Mi" or the "E" note to start children...
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Jan 18, 20241 min read
TWO MAIN CATEGORIES OF MUSIC ROYALTIES, AND HOW SIMPLE OR COMPLEX IT CAN BE.
TWO MAIN CATEGORIES OF ROYALTIES. Splitting songwriting can be clearcut or tricky, but how about splitting ownership of the SR...
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Dec 9, 20232 min read


Spanish Moss Music, Lily's Burlesque at The Purple Buffalo
OCTOBER 12, 7pm! Get ready for a night of spine-chilling fun at the Big Spooky Halloween Rock Show! BUY ADVANCE TICKETS HERE Join us at...
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Oct 4, 20231 min read


Big Spooky Halloween Show: Live Music Charleston, SC!
OCTOBER 30, 9pm! Tin Roof on 1117 Magnolia Rd. in beautiful Charleston, SC, USA Get ready for a night of spine-chilling fun at the Big...
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Oct 4, 20231 min read


How to find 'Do Re Mi' on any GLOCKENSPIEL!
Sept 28, 2023 Movement & Music Notes In Movement class, children enjoy making up their own yoga poses, as well as the opportunity to take...
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Oct 2, 20232 min read


CHARLESTON LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES!
Check out my bands and solo Performance schedule this fall! September and October, 2023. Friday Sept. 8, 7-10pm, Gregarious Grooves Trio...
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Sep 6, 20231 min read


How to find 'Do Re Mi' on any keyboard!
Aug 18, 2023 This week in Music Class, we revisited the large ‘foot keyboard’ and how to find “Do”: “Two black keys, Do Re Mi”. So,...
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Aug 15, 20231 min read


HVAC Baffle Box / DIY acoustic silencer
Lots of options and information online. I am using Rod Gervais 'Home Studio Recording' Build it like the Pros as my main reference and...
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Aug 10, 20231 min read
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