Yearly Archives: 2016


Ever wonder what the golden ratio (Phi) sounds like? Here’s a beautiful example of combining math and music.  Use it in the classroom!  Try making a piece of music out of the letters in your name or your birthdate.  Fun! Fun! Fun!    

Music + Math


Jumping right into a marathon/dance class/high impact aerobics? Let’s just say that’s not the best idea.  Injuries to the muscles abound when they are thrown into such a strenuous situation. Warming up your muscles is the solution! And, that goes for your practice sessions too!  It’s easy to pick up […]

Sonority Exercises


The Piano Puzzler is a wonderful podcast where Bruce Adolphe re-writes a popular tune in the style of a famous composer. It could be Twinkle, Twinkle in the style of Ravel or Hey, Jude in the style of Bach. As you listen and try to guess along with guest, you […]

Piano Puzzler on APM