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Do we use an Upper or Lower Case Letter? It is a Capital "C" or a small "c"? Does it matter? Yes, it does! This blog will explore when and when not to Cap.
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Music Theory Beginner A Lesson 1 Blog
In the Music Theory Beginner A Lesson 1 Blog, I will share ideas from my own teaching with my students as we explore Lesson 1 - Fingers and Directions.
Read This Post From Learning Disabilities to Success
Share Teacher Kandice Kreutner Ilgner's experience of how the UMT Workbooks help her students with learning disabilities build confidence & achieve success!
Read This Post TMTA Convention 2018
Why attend the TMTA Convention 2018 in Waco? Because the Texas Music Teachers Association State Convention is an exciting time for learning and sharing ideas. FREE Ultimate Music Theory Showcase on Sat, June 23, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM in the Bosque Theatre.
Read This Post Goal Setting – to be the Youngest UMTC Teacher
Goal Setting is the greatest motivation for achievement! Meet Pauline Miller and her son Voxov. Voxov has a goal... to be the Youngest UMTC Teacher ever!
Read This Post Articulation Activity – Story Telling Through Music
Use this Articulation Activity to show students how to see, hear, feel & play Articulation Marks. Imagine, Compose & Explore story telling through music!
Read This Post Kathy Crenshaw UMTC in 7 weeks!
Learn how Kathy Crenshaw went from a Texas music teacher's workshop to massive success in the Ultimate Music Theory Certification Course in just 7 weeks!
Read This Post Can I Use Ultimate Music Theory?
Theory is Theory, no matter where you live! You CAN use Ultimate Music Theory to learn and teach theory, no matter what method or exam system you use!
Read This Post Summer Theory Lessons
Don't have the time or energy to run a Summer Theory Camp? Why not try Summer Theory Drop-In Lessons! This easy and flexible option makes theory FUN!
Read This Post Why Show Your Work
Explore 3 reasons why it is important to teach our students to Show Your Work when completing their theory - in their workbooks and on their exams.
Read This Post Motivation Ideas to Complete Homework!
Do you find that motivating Boys to complete theory homework is different from motivating Girls? Here are 3 Motivation Ideas to motivate all your students!
Read This Post Rhythm Sticks – Improve Counting
Use Rhythm Sticks to bring life to counting! Pick up some Chinese Food, a Tub of Ice Cream and you too can teach your students how to have fun with rhythm.
Read This Post Descending Musical Alphabet
Learning the Musical Alphabet is important for reading music and naming intervals. But how fast can you say the descending musical alphabet pattern?
Read This Post Music Theory Choral Class
Music Theory Choral Class - Private, Classroom & Choral Teachers alike are "Singing the Praises" of the Ultimate Music Theory Workbook Series for students!
Read This Post Complete Theory Homework – 3 Tips
Discover 3 Tips for teaching your Students How to Complete Theory Homework on time. This Pedagogical Topic important to all teachers, especially new ones.
Read This Post Feet Placement for Concentration
Studies show that your brain focuses and processes information better, stronger & faster when you have the correct Feet Placement for concentration. Really!
Read This Post Faber and Faber Piano – Master Class
The Future of Teaching Music - Faber and Faber Piano Master Class with Glory and Sherry St. Germain. Learn exciting new innovative teaching techniques!
Read This Post Music Theory Camp
Guest blogger Kandice Kreutner Ilgner shares how she turned the Summer Lesson draught into Summer Theory Camp using the Ultimate Music Theory Lesson Plans.
Read This Post UMT Testimonial
Hannah Brackenbury shares her UMT Testimonial on how she discovered Ultimate Music Theory, the Online Certification Course and her first Theory Student.
Read This Post Music Italian Terms
In the Ultimate Music Theory Certification Course, teachers have fun with the Music Italian Terms. Enjoy reading Kamara Hennessey's "Italian Adventure"!
Read This Post Flashcards and Flyswatters
Nothing perks up a lesson faster than bringing out the Flyswatters and the Flashcards! Learn the fun new game from Ultimate Music Theory - "Flashcard Slap".
Read This Post CFMTA 2015 Vancouver
CFMTA 2015 Vancouver Convention - UMT Author Glory St. Germain presents 9 Mnemonic Secrets! Find out WHAT and WHY you need to use them in your teaching.
Read This Post Circle How You Feel
How do you know how others feel? Use "Circle How You Feel" to help students identify how they (and you) are feeling at the beginning and end of a lesson.
Read This Post Improvising with Triads
Inspiring students to Improvise is as easy as opening your UMT Basic Rudiments Theory Book to Page 86! Teach Improvising with Triads in 3 simple, fun steps.
Read This Post LANG LANG – Las Vegas – MTNA
Lang Lang - Piano... it appears these two are forever connected. Lang Lang is an “inspiration” to all, including Ultimate Music Theory's Glory St. Germain.
Read This Post Goals of a Theory Teacher
As Teachers, setting goals for our students is an important part of lesson preparation. What about the goals of the Theory Teacher? Here are my top 4 goals.
Read This Post MTNA 2015 National Conference
March 21–25, 2015 Rio Hotel, Las Vegas. MTNA 2015 National Conference - Ultimate Music Theory Booth #122. Showcase: Sunday, March 22, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Tango
Read This Post Sharp or Flat Ear Training Game
Using the Basic Theory Game Pack to teach students to identify direction and pitch is easy and fun! Learn how to play the Sharp or Flat Ear Training Game.
Read This Post Gratitude List – 5 Reasons Why
Glory St. Germain shares her gratitude list and the 5 reasons why. A gratitude list helps us focus on the good things in our life and be grateful.
Read This Post Completing Homework – 4 Secrets
Completing Homework can be a struggle for students and can leave a teacher feeling frustrated. Learn 4 Secrets to get students to complete their homework.
Read This Post Why Pay More? You Get More!
Why pay more for Ultimate Music Theory? Simple - You Get More! This Blog is for parents - 6 Reasons that prove why your child deserves the very best.
Read This Post UMT-ALS Theory Challenge
Want to inspire students to do theory and raise money for a special cause? Learn how to hold a Theory Challenge. Students complete theory & support charity.
Read This Post Basic Theory Game Pack
The Basic Theory Game Pack features 6 games that can be played 6 ways = 36 games in one Game Pack. Laminated, convenient and a must for all Music Teachers.
Read This Post Slap That Rhythm
Slap That Rhythm Game - Use the Free Flashcards in each workbook to provide students with a solid foundation in Theory AND in Ear Training.
Read This Post How Do You Improve Concentration?
How do you improve Concentration? Learn how to take two minutes to improve your student's concentration by bringing their body back into balance.
Read This Post Theory Classes – Over Already?
Theory Classes are so awesome with Joanne Barker's Ultimate Music Theory Games. UMT Games and whiteboards make theory classes fun!
Read This Post Theory Class – Fun to Success
Ultimate Music Theory Class - Dianne Potts shares her Theory Class success of completing 2 books in 20 weeks plus getting over 90% on the final RCM exam.
Read This Post Brain Injury Student – Plays Piano and iPad
Watch Brain Injury student Connor Derraugh playing piano and playing an iPad Game at the same time. An Award winning musical sensation.
Read This Post Broken Triads – Ascending or Descending?
Broken Triads - Ascending or Descending? Enhance your pitch comprehension between ascending or descending broken triad chords. Whiteboards and Workbooks.
Read This Post Music App – 5 Ideas to Use in a Lesson
The UMT Music App is the only Music App with a matching Basic Rudiments Music Theory Workbook! Learn Music Theory with the Music App - great for musicians.
Read This Post Piano Music App iPad – Panic to Playing
Piano Music App iPad Lesson. Learn how the Ultimate Music Theory Basic Rudiments App goes from panic to playing in 30 minutes. Ear Training, Sight Reading.
Read This Post Brainscape – Learn Faster Using Brain Science
Brainscape is happy to be working with Ultimate Music Theory to make the music theory studying process as efficient as possible. Learn more - Brain Science.
Read This Post Prevent Piano Teacher Injury – 3 Healthy Tips
Prevent Piano Teacher Injury before it's too late! Who knew teaching music could be dangerous to your health? Prevent piano teacher injury, 3 healthy tips.
Read This Post Cleaning Whiteboards – 4 Easy Tips
Cleaning Whiteboards is easy with these 4 tips. Ultimate Music Theory Whiteboards are a unique and exciting addition to any Music Studio and Theory Lesson.
Read This Post Preparatory Rudiments Exam – Kid’s Perspective
The only series with Preparatory Rudiments Exam & Answer Books. Prepare for Royal Conservatory of Music, Royal Conservatory Music Development Program Exams.
Read This Post Music Olympics – Let the Games Begin
Music Olympics - Let the Games Begin Winning the Gold in the Music Olympics requires DESIRE and DISCIPLINE. Are you ready to let the Games ...
Read This Post Olympics Challenge – Have You Qualified Yet?
How do you compete in the Olympics Challenge? In order to get started - download this easy to use Music Theory App. Win - Gold, Silver or Bronze.
Read This Post Olympic Music or Olympics without Music
Olympic Music - What does it take for a musician to create Olympic Music and become an “Olympic Musician"? Three powerful words.
Read This Post Best Music Theory App – 5 Reasons to Use It!
Best Music Theory App – The ONLY App with a Matching Ultimate Basic Rudiments Workbook - Learn faster with advanced Ear Training and Sight Reading skills.
Read This Post Music Flashcards – Need a Flyswatter?
Music Flashcards are loads of fun and so is the new Ultimate Music Theory Flashcard AP for MAC, PC, iPhone and iPad. Start having fun now!
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