Tag Archives: music
Separation
Tomorrow I have a funeral to go to. It is sad. I didn’t know her well but I do know her son quite well. I will be there for him. What else can we do? I don’t like funerals, they … Continue reading
THINGS I KNOW: (about) Musical diversity
Could’ve posted ‘Things’ again about something kiddie-related… and actually I do! You see, last time I listed a few things I know about culture education for kiddies but what I did not post about, is the actually content of what … Continue reading
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Review of sorts: Gaslight Anthem
Recently (… relatively) bought the album American Slang by Gaslight Anthem, based on their song Red in the morning – a brilliant song if you’re on bike and you want to get home fast. My guy plucked it out of … Continue reading
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Music education for kiddies, part IV
Maybe it is time for a little more music talk. Or I should really say music education talk. When it comes to the actual music, my own tastes are somewhat eclectic and I have to admit that I rarely remember … Continue reading
Music education for kiddies, part III
Music is listening. Yeah yeah. What do we listen to with (our) kids? Everything of course! Yet what do we see all the time in classrooms, playgroups, cd’s and dvd’s? Simple songs, happy songs, simple melody and harmony. That is … Continue reading
Music education for kiddies, part II
It is my conviction that listening is at the core of all musicking. It is possible to play music for nobody else but yourself, but even then you are your own audience. Music is made to be listened to. By … Continue reading
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Musical education for kiddies, part I
YES! Talking about something to be passionate about… I am passionate about music education for kids. I think it is important that kids learn about music, and that they learn to listen to all kinds of music. I know that … Continue reading
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