What a great way to start off the new school year and our UMTA-St. George Chapter meetings!! Jerald Simon came down from northern Utah and gave a jam-packed presentation that left us wanting more time to digest everything he presented. WOW!!
Jerald gave us a handout listing the "FIRST 5 Steps of Practical Application of Theory" which was motivating and very helpful just by itself! If you missed out, you might want to check out this link: MUSIC MOTIVATION - Theory Application
** A side note after the presentation - A few of us stayed after and were talking with Jerald, when he mentioned a study that was done at WSU (I think that's where he said it was...) Anyway, the study was showing how playing pieces in EVERY key, even as simple as Mary Had A Little Lamb, or Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, connects neuro-pathways and makes NEW connections as well...which, in turn, helps stave off dementia, etc.!! Aren't we glad we teach piano?!?!
We learned all kinds of stuff today! Thanks, Jerald!!
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You might want to go to Jerald's Website and check it out. He has MANY resources and free stuff to share with teachers and students! An excellent resource!!
