Learning Materials

Music Books & Recordings

Each student has an assignment notebook and binder with lesson plans, handouts, recital information and performance strategies. It is important that students keep the binder up to date and organized. Students must bring their assignment notebook and all music they are working on to every lesson. Music books will be provided by me at cost with charges noted on a statement for payment at the end of the term. In selecting repertoire for recitals and auditions, I usually play several selections and let the student choose his or her favorite. Students are strongly encouraged to bring additional music of interest. Music charges usually run about $25 or less per term.

Since the development of fluent sight-reading requires that students experience plenty of music at each level, I often lend music from my collection. I also lend CDs and tapes for comparative listening and exploration. Students are encouraged to build a listening library of their favorite selections. Please be sure to return all music belonging to me and clearly label all music belonging to you.

At times it is helpful to record the music a student is learning and assign active listening as part of the assignment. I will provide a practice/listening CD. You-tube can be a valuable resource in music learning when used with guidance.

Ellen: ellenmcquilkin@gmail.com