Ian's Music Studio

Happy Birthday James Taylor! This quote really rings true for me. When I started writing music I didn't really know I could do it, turned out I could and so can you! James Taylor is one of my favorite songwriters. My mom always used to have his music playing in the background - when I was a grownup I rediscovered him. His songs bring me back to my childhood and give me something to think about each time I listen to one. ... . #pianolessons #piano #teachingonline #muisclessons #winnipeg #manitobamusic #onlinepianolessonsforkids #onlinepianolessons #winnipegpianolessons #winnipegmusic #pianoteacher #composingmusic #improvmusic #musictheory #jamestaylor #winnipegwestend #winnipegwestendbusiness #winnipegwolseley #wolseleywinnipeg

Building off 'Lesson 1' from last week. Try building on to your improvisations at your next lesson. If your student seems totally comfortable with Lesson 1, move on right away. If they're not, spend a few weeks on Lesson 1 before you move on. #pianolessons #piano #teachingonline #muisclessons #winnipeg #manitobamusic #onlinepianolessonsforkids #onlinepianolessons #winnipegpianolessons #winnipegmusic #pianoteacher #composingmusic #improvmusic #musictheory #winnipegwestend #winnipegwestendbusiness #winnipegwolseley #wolseleywinnipeg

Your students can compose music from the very first lesson. You can help your students create new music to set them up for a life of music making from composing symphonies, writing folk songs, or jamming in a garage band. Give your students the tools to write music down and share it with others. . #pianolessons #piano #teachingonline #muisclessons #winnipeg #manitobamusic #onlinepianolessonsforkids #onlinepianolessons #winnipegpianolessons #winnipegmusic #pianoteacher #composingmusic #improvmusic #musictheory #winnipegwestend #winnipegwestendbusiness #winnipegwolseley #wolseleywinnipeg

Happy Birthday to Maurice Ravel. He was born on this day in 1875. . His music is some of my very favorite. I've spent many hours with his scores seeing how he creates melody and harmony. . Try his String Quartet or his G major Piano Concerto - the second movement is particularly gorgeous.... #pianolessons #piano #teachingonline #muisclessons #winnipeg #manitobamusic #onlinepianolessonsforkids #onlinepianolessons #winnipegpianolessons #winnipegmusic #pianoteacher #composingmusic #improvmusic #musictheory #ravel #happybirthday #winnipegwestend #winnipegwestendbusiness #winnipegwolseley #wolseleywinnipeg See more

Here's a piece I wrote for a students who's been playing for about a year. They really liked this one. . Talk to your students about what they like, write some music that will connect with they're interests. . Show your students that you are a creative musician so they can be too. ... #pianolessons #piano #teachingonline #muisclessons #winnipeg #manitobamusic #onlinepianolessonsforkids #onlinepianolessons #winnipegpianolessons #winnipegmusic #pianoteacher #composingmusic #improvmusic #musictheory #winnipegwestend #winnipegwestendbusiness #winnipegwolseley #wolseleywinnipeg See more