by FunKeyMusic | Jan 31, 2019 | Lesson Ideas, Printables, Teens
The Super Bowl halftime show is the most-watched musical event of the year. While I may not be a big football fan, some studio families are fans, and most every student will be at a Super Bowl gathering of some sort, so I like to talk about the artists that will be...
by FunKeyMusic | Mar 22, 2018 | Printables, Teens
The hit song “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran has gained lots of attention and has been on the Top 100 Chart for 29 weeks. The numbers speak for themselves: The YouTube video has been viewed over 850 million times. Check...
by FunKeyMusic | Oct 11, 2017 | Lesson Ideas, Printables, Teens
I’m sure you are familiar with the song that’s featured today! If not, I bet your students are. Here are some song facts about Despacito: This was the first time in 21 years that a primarily Spanish-language song had topped the Hot 100. The previous one to...
by FunKeyMusic | Jan 20, 2017 | Lesson Ideas, Printables, Studio Ideas, Teens
Today’s post features a free PDF file including nine variations on a 4-Chord pattern along with 5 ideas how to use these in your studio. These are ideal for students learning to play from lead sheets in pop, rock, worship, or any other genre. There are two...
by FunKeyMusic | Nov 13, 2016 | Lesson Ideas, Printables, Teens
Click here or on picture to download your free copy of the Ultimate Chord Bundle! In this video, I share some ideas on how to use this resource. Feel free to use these ideas and customize to use with your students. Some close-ups of completed chord...
by FunKeyMusic | Aug 11, 2015 | Group Lessons, Printables, Teens
Today I had a group lesson with my high schoolers and we reviewed how to construct chords. We practiced with all kinds of chords: major, minor, augmented, diminished, and various forms of 7th chords. I wanted to create a game to reinforce chord building, something fun...
