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One Nation Under A Groove

March 5, 2019 By Sarah Anne Wolkowski

Serious Teacher: “I’m afraid I can’t teach you next week; I’ll be cancelling your lesson.” Students Gasps: “What?” Very Serious Teacher: “I am a member of NASA and I’ll be going to a conference.” Confused and Surprised Student: “You are?” Very, Very Serious Teacher Turns To Lock Eyes on Student: “Yes. I belong to the […]

Filed Under: Tricks & Strategies

Hold On

November 23, 2018 By Sarah Anne Wolkowski

Shhhhhhh!!!!!!! Too loud. Quieter, please. Do you know how to play softly? As in piano, pianissimo, pianississimo? Being able to play at a piano dynamic is molto importante. Of course, it’s the spectrum of dynamic possibility that makes music so exciting. The instrument named for its ability to express the entire range, the piano, of […]

Filed Under: Dynamics

Willem Moolenbeek

October 5, 2018 By Sarah Anne Wolkowski

He was wearing jeans and a red shirt when we first met. I was a little nervous but he seemed friendly. After the usual pleasantries, my Mom, who had accompanied me into the Music Centre, left the building. We got set up in a Wenger practice cubicle and it began: My Very First Saxophone Lesson. […]

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Every Breath You Take

September 3, 2018 By Sarah Anne Wolkowski

Vigilant Teacher: “I’ll be watching you.” Nervously-Smiling Student: “Um, creepy?” Friendly-but-Firm Teacher: “Creepy? No. Intense? Maybe. But this is the only way I can ensure you have stopped inhaling through your nose. Unless you want to try the clothes peg again.” Wide-Eyed Student Jumps In: “No, no. No way. Even with that thin cloth covering […]

Filed Under: Breathing

As Time Goes By

May 16, 2018 By Sarah Anne Wolkowski

“What a waste of space.” Startled Student Stops Playing: “Are you talking about me?” Wise Teacher: “Grasshopper, it is never about YOU. It is about what you DO. Or what you are not doing, in this case. Slightly Defensive Student: “Not doing? Everything was correct: notes, rhythm, articulation, dynamics. I was playing correctly.” Teacher Nods […]

Filed Under: Tricks & Strategies

Learning To Fly

March 15, 2018 By Sarah Anne Wolkowski

Teacher asks: “How long have you been studying with me?” Student answers: “About four years.” Teacher nods: “OK. At this point, do you think we are on the same page? Do we think alike when it comes to music?” Doubtful Student: “Sure. I guess so. No. Yes. Maybe. How should I know?” Teacher stares. Students […]

Filed Under: Philosophy

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