tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55880775318216856732024-03-13T18:05:10.385-04:00Notable Music StudioWhere music and fun "play" together!Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15202141039069168939noreply@blogger.comBlogger351125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588077531821685673.post-36984488620314720692020-01-26T19:53:00.000-05:002020-01-26T19:53:45.657-05:00NEW Website and Change in BLOG!I'm SUPER excited to let you know that after months of working on a new website for Birds of a Feather Music Resources, we are now officially launching it!!!<br />
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All of our products are now beautifully organized and easy to locate. We've even added some new items which we'll be highlighting shortly! There are sample pages and pictures all meant to make your shopping easier! <br />
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In celebration of our new website and a new decade, we're having a store-wide <b><span style="color: red;">SALE</span></b>! <br />
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The <b><span style="color: red;">SALE</span></b> will last through February so take the opportunity to stock up on all of those items you've been wanting!<br />
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The website will also include our BLOG so you can read all future blog posts <a href="https://www.birdsofafeathermusicresources.com/">HERE </a>or at:<br />
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<br />Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15202141039069168939noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588077531821685673.post-12017487317509859652019-10-14T20:48:00.000-04:002019-11-17T18:44:30.698-05:00One Way to Gain New Students!Over the years, the most requested resource I've been asked to put up for sale is my early elementary program. Many of you have wanted to use it for a summer camp, but it's also designed to use during the morning hours when often we don't have any lesson students. I've run this program as a class for 4-5 year olds numerous times and gained regular piano students EVERY time!<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">PIANO DISCOVERY</span> </b>is a wonderful introduction to the piano and lays the foundation for music making. This program also helps teachers evaluate children and advise parents of their child's readiness for lessons.<br />
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There are FIVE areas of focus. They are:<br />
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During each class (or day of camp), these concepts are introduced through play - games and activities designed to encourage students to have fun while learning.<br />
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After each concept is introduced, it is reinforced numerous times through different activities.<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">PIANO DISCOVERY</span></b> includes physical activities that get out all those wiggles AND craft/table activities where students can explore and express creativity.<br />
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Of course, the piano is the highlight of the program! We've included "silent" pianos so that you can introduce technique, the topography, and two songs they will learn to play before they actually approach your piano and "hear" everything they've learned!<br />
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If you've been following our blog, you've noticed the <b>ABC & 123</b> line of resources. These resources, as well as <span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;">PIANO DISCOVERY</span>, feature several fun loving bugs that pop up throughout the program. Any of the resources in the <b>ABC & 123</b> line work beautifully as companion activities.<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">PIANO DISCOVERY</span></b> is laid out as a 5 hour program - 5 classes (or 5 days of camp), one hour each class. It's packed with activities and music with the understanding that early learners have a very short attention span. We've also included "extras" you can use or send home with your students and several suggestions for additional activities.<br />
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<b>Need more students??? </b> This is a great way to fill morning hours, bringing in more income but also giving you a chance to talk to parents about enrolling their budding musicians in your studio!<br />
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With the exception of some craft supplies, we've included everything you need to run the program so why not give it a try?? You'll be thrilled with the results and with the additional students!<br />
<br />Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15202141039069168939noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588077531821685673.post-41478998945663077402019-10-08T13:50:00.000-04:002019-10-08T14:24:17.438-04:00Marvin's & Milton's Revenge!I live in Connecticut and we are under a "watch" for EEE (Eastern Equine Encephalitis). Thanks to all of those virus-carrying mosquitos, we have to be careful to avoid being bitten! <br />
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Well, rather than worrying about it or moaning about the inconvenience, we decided to add a fun spin to this dilemma! Meet <b><span style="color: blue;">Marvin's & Milton's Revenge</span></b>! <br />
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Marvin and Milton are simply two "misunderstood" mosquitos trying to make their way across the piano keyboard. This board game is a great way to introduce or review whole and half steps with your early learners. <br />
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The game includes the game board, game cards, game pieces - Marvin & Milton - and full instructions.<br />
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Each player starts at one end of the game board working their way across trying to be the first to get to the other side.<br />
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Enter...mosquito eating dragonflies!! Snap and all his friends need lunch and Marvin & Milton are in their sights! <br />
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BEWARE! There may be a duel or two involved in this game!<br />
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This exciting game is part of our <b>ABC & 123 </b>line for your younger students. You can purchase <b><span style="color: blue;">Marvin's & Milton's Revenge</span></b> by going <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/p/new-roadtrip-usa-signs-by-sheryl-welles.html">HERE</a> or clicking the on the Birds of a Feather Tab above.Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15202141039069168939noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588077531821685673.post-24043615645199551032019-10-02T18:22:00.000-04:002019-10-05T15:10:24.616-04:00SALE EXTENDED!!Due to its popularity and messages telling me that many of you were sad to miss the <b><span style="color: red;">SALE</span></b> , we've extended the <span style="color: red;"><b>SALE</b></span> on <b style="color: blue;">MY FIRST PIANO BOOK</b>, an interactive flip book for your early learners<b style="color: blue;">.</b><br />
We'll go ahead and extend it through the end of October! Happy Fall!!<br />
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You can purchase <span style="color: blue;"><b>MY FIRST PIANO BOOK</b></span> <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/p/new-roadtrip-usa-signs-by-sheryl-welles.html">HERE</a>.<br />
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Happy Teaching!Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15202141039069168939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588077531821685673.post-9677153041623278232019-09-30T09:52:00.000-04:002019-09-30T09:52:58.289-04:00Last Day for the SALE!Just a quick reminder that TODAY is the last day for the SALE on:<br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">A fun and interactive flip book that introduces your youngest students (4-7 year olds) to music and the piano.</span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">An exciting adaptable board game that you can adjust to drill all of the music concepts taught by <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2019/09/my-first-piano-book-flip-book-for-early.html"><span style="color: blue;"><b>MY FIRST PIANO BOOK</b></span>.</a> It also features all of those adorable bugs your students will LOVE!</span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">You can read more about <b><span style="color: #38761d;"><a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2019/09/stump-jump.html">STUMP JUMP</a></span></b> here.</span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">You can purchase <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/p/new-roadtrip-usa-signs-by-sheryl-welles.html"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">STUMP JUMP</span></b> here.</a></span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">ALSO don't forget about the other adorable bug games!</span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">There are 5 games that feature each one of the 5 adorable bugs and one of the concepts taught to early learners. </span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">You can read more about each game and the bundle <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2019/09/whats-bugging-you.html">HERE</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">You can purchase each game separately or as a bundle at a reduced price <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/p/new-roadtrip-usa-signs-by-sheryl-welles.html">HERE</a>.</span><br />
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Well, because we couldn't help ourselves, we decided to create a game that features ALL of the bugs! Meet...<b><span style="color: #783f04;">STUMP JUMP!</span></b><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 0, 255);">The board game is actually in pieces allowing you (or your students) to arrange it in any configuration you want. Once the game board is set up, you just need to decide which music concept to work on OR for added fun, decide to work on several! </span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 0, 255);">Each of the bugs, <b>Buddy</b> </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 0, 255);">the Butterfly, <b>Dot</b> the Ladybug, <b>Flash</b> the lightning bug, <b>Snap</b> the dragonfly and <b>Octavia</b> the spider are all featured as player game pieces! </span>There are all kinds of twists and turns, learning, and FUN involved - all meant to keep your students excited about music!<br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 0, 255);">We decided to put it on <b><span style="color: red;">SALE</span></b> as well so take advantage of the lower price while you can!</span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 0, 255);">You can purchase <b style="color: #783f04;">STUMP JUMP! </b><a href="http://www.lulu.com/content/e-book/stump-jump/25139447">here</a> or by clicking on the Birds of a Feather Tab above.</span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 0, 255);">We hope you and all your students enjoy learning!</span>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15202141039069168939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588077531821685673.post-57501753944097717342019-09-23T18:04:00.001-04:002019-09-23T18:04:39.051-04:00ONLY 7 DAYS LEFT FOR THE SALE!!There are only 7 days left for the <span style="color: red;"><b>SALE</b></span> on all of the <b>ABC & 123 </b>line of resources! Be sure to check out <b><span style="color: blue;">MY FIRST PIANO BOOK</span></b>, an interactive introduction to the piano <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2019/09/my-first-piano-book-flip-book-for-early.html">HERE</a> and all of the <span style="color: #38761d;"><b>"BUG" games</b></span> <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2019/09/whats-bugging-you.html">HERE</a>.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;">MY FIRST PIANO BOOK </span>has been a big hit with our youngest students! It's a great way to start lessons or to use with a camp or class. Start some early learner classes in the mornings to help supplement your afternoon lessons AND you just may find a host of new students coming your way!<br />
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There are 5 "BUG" games that help reinforce all of those new concepts you teach your young students. Each bug helps encourage and add a bit of whimsy and fun! You can purchase them separately or as a BUNDLE at a reduced rate.<br />
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Happy Teaching!Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15202141039069168939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588077531821685673.post-44306885808440703732019-09-18T14:04:00.000-04:002019-09-18T22:27:44.817-04:00Musicians in Training/Fun-lympics IDEAS!We're so thrilled that so many of you have purchased our <b><span style="color: blue;">MUSICIANS IN TRAINING</span></b> practice incentive and the bundle that includes the camp, <b><span style="color: #38761d;">FUN-LYMPICS!</span></b> We're running it as well in our studio this year and our students are loving it! What great practicers we have!!!<br />
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I thought I would show you a few pictures of what the studio looks like and how I organized everything in case some of you might need some ideas.<br />
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Here's a quick look at the decor:<br />
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We hung up the large poster of <b><span style="color: blue;">MUSICIANS IN TRAINING</span></b> with the logo showing the concepts we're working on all year - Skill, Focus, Knowledge, Endurance & Creativity.<br />
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We also hung the awesome sports pennants around the room. They really came out great and add SO MUCH festivity to the studio!<br />
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We hung the team scoring chart across parts of two windows (wall space is sparse in the studio!) and the Team Scores sign.<br />
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We also made another sign (not included in the incentive) that we use to encourage kids when practicing starts to wane. We're trying to help them "push through" those weak moments!<br />
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The incentive is packed with cards to use with all of the games. In looking for a way to corral them, I purchased a bunch of "crayon boxes" from a local Walmart that work perfectly! Then I found a slotted container in my stash at home that works perfectly to hold them. <br />
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I set the container on our game table and it's available for any game/sport we do in a lesson. If I need to use more of the table, it has a handle so I can easily remove it.<br />
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Here's a closer look at the container. It has handles that snap the lid on. It works easily and because the boxes are flat, they are also convenient to stack if needed. I used my label maker to label each box. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Side note: these are available on-line but were significantly more expensive even on the Walmart site then actually purchasing them in the store.</span><br />
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The containers work perfectly for cards, but also help corral the game pieces and any other items (dice, post-its, etc.) that you may need. I have found that if everything is easily assessable right where I need it, it saves precious teaching time.<br />
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I have a half-wall on one side (there are stairs behind it) so I used the top to put the Aquatics course. I then used the lower wall to display the gymnastics and the golf course/equestrian event.<br />
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For areas where I don't necessarily have a table available, I've been using clear plastic containers. I placed all of the game instructions in clear plastic sleeves (job tickets) to keep them protected and because you can put two in one sleeve (back to back), they work great!<br />
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These are just a few ideas that I hope helps you if you've purchased <b style="color: blue;">MUSICIANS IN TRAINING </b>leading to the<span style="color: blue;"> </span><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>FUN-LYMPICS</b></span>. If you haven't, considering joining those of us who are helping our students celebrate music AND the upcoming summer Olympics!<br />
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You can read more about MUSICIANS IN TRAINING and FUN-LYMPCS <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2019/04/fun-lympics.html">HERE</a> and can purchase them <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/p/online-store_10.html">HERE</a>.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;"><u>BUDDY Knows the MUSICAL ALPHABET</u></span></b><br />
One of the first concepts we teach beginners is the musical alphabet. This game board features, BUDDY, the adorable butterfly and we use his wings to play!<br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(103, 78, 167);">Teaching the letter names of the white keys has never been SO MUCH FUN with this sweet spider and her card game!</span></div>
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(103, 78, 167);">Players make matches using <i>forte</i> and <i>piano </i>to help them move their <i>opponent's </i>game piece!</span></div>
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Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15202141039069168939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588077531821685673.post-77328282550297495692019-09-04T10:33:00.000-04:002019-11-17T18:46:21.451-05:00My First Piano Book - A Flip Book for Early Learners and A SALE!I'm really excited today to showcase a new line of resources designed for your early learners! <span style="color: red;"> </span><b>ABC</b> <b> & 123</b> specifically provides material for 4 and 5 year olds. The <b><span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2018/02/the-piano-flip-book_19.html">Piano Flip Book</a></span></b> has been so popular that we decided to create a flip book that introduces young students (4-5 year olds) to the piano and beginning music theory. <br />
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Meet <b><span style="color: blue;">MY FIRST PIANO BOOK</span></b>, a fun and games book!<br />
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This interactive flip book is a fantastic way to start your young beginners. What better way to begin piano lessons than to introduce the piano with a fun coloring-sticker activity book! <br />
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In addition to the piano, <span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: red;"><b>MY FIRST PIANO BOOK</b></span> </span>introduces:<br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"> * The Musical Alphabet</span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"> * Musical Hands and Fingers</span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"> * Simple Note Values</span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"> * The Topography of the Keyboard</span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"> * Line and Space Notes</span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"> * Treble and Bass Clefs</span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"> * Dynamics - <i>forte</i> and <i>piano</i></span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(11, 83, 148);">As each page introduces one of the concepts above, students draw, color, fill-in-the-blanks, and add stickers! We've also introduced five adorable and lovable bugs that will show up in all of the resources in the <b>ABC & 123</b> line. </span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(11, 83, 148);">We really wanted to make this flip book something that students would be excited to share with their parents and siblings so <i>unique </i>to this flip book, on each page there is a section titled, "<i><b>At Home</b></i>". </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(11, 83, 148);"><i><b>"At Home"</b></i> provides detailed instructions for activities and games for students to complete during the week to reinforce what you've just taught them and to engage the family in the learning process. </span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(11, 83, 148);"><b><span style="color: blue;">MY FIRST PIANO BOOK</span></b> also provides flashcards for you to use right in lessons and for the <b style="font-style: italic;">"At Home" </b>sections .</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(11, 83, 148);"> There are cards for reviewing finger numbers, left and right hands, note values, etc. We've even included a spinner! All of the cards and the spinner have their own pockets in the flip book.</span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(11, 83, 148);">Once your student completes <span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;">MY FIRST PIANO BOOK</span>, there is a certificate of completion right on the back cover! </span><br />
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So to recap...here's what's included:<br />
<span style="caret-color: rgb(11, 83, 148);"> * A 14 page interactive music book</span><br />
<span style="caret-color: rgb(11, 83, 148);"> * 9 pockets that include 8 sets of cards & 1 spinner </span><br />
<span style="caret-color: rgb(11, 83, 148);"> Musical alphabet cards</span><br />
<span style="caret-color: rgb(11, 83, 148);"> Hands cards</span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(11, 83, 148);"> Clef cards</span><br />
<span style="caret-color: rgb(11, 83, 148);"> 2 Sets of Dynamics cards (<i>f and p)</i></span><br />
<i> * </i>A sheet of stickers<br />
<span style="caret-color: rgb(11, 83, 148);"><i> * </i>18 "<i>At Home</i>" activities</span><br />
<span style="caret-color: rgb(11, 83, 148);"> * A set of Award Stickers with for each of the Adorable Bugs!</span><br />
<span style="caret-color: rgb(11, 83, 148);"> * Printing Instructions</span><br />
<span style="caret-color: rgb(11, 83, 148);"> * Teacher Instructions</span><br />
<span style="caret-color: rgb(11, 83, 148);"> * Parent Instructions for the <i>"At Home"</i> activities</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>MY FIRST PIANO BOOK</b> </span>can be used in lessons OR if you want a way to add students in the morning hours, consider using this interactive book with an early learner piano class by working on the book a page or so at each class over a few weeks. <b><span style="color: blue;">MY FIRST PIANO BOOK</span></b> would even work great for homeschoolers!<br />
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We've put <b style="color: blue;">MY FIRST PIANO BOOK </b>on <span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">SALE </span>for the entire month of September! Save 20%! AND, this one time purchase allows you to make unlimited copies for your own studio! <br />
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Keep in mind that we have even MORE resources for this line coming very soon! <br />
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To purchase <b><span style="color: blue;">MY FIRST PIANO BOOK</span></b>, simply go <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/p/new-roadtrip-usa-signs-by-sheryl-welles.html">HERE</a> or go to the <span style="color: magenta;">Birds of a Feather</span> tab above.<br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(11, 83, 148);"><br /></span>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15202141039069168939noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588077531821685673.post-55826501529163879252019-06-30T18:32:00.000-04:002019-06-30T18:32:40.670-04:00The Olympics are Coming!!We're all excited for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo starting July 24, 2020! Now you have the opportunity to get your students excited with you AND get them excited about practicing! A Win-Win! <br />
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We've mentioned our new practice incentive, <b><span style="color: blue;">MUSICIANS IN TRAINING </span></b>in a previous post <b><a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2019/04/fun-lympics.html">HERE</a></b> and it's a perfect way to start out your new year this fall! <br />
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We'll be running this practice incentive this year as well so the studio is getting prepped and ready! We've even decided to challenge our students to come up with a <b><span style="color: orange;">FUN-LYMPICS</span></b> fanfare! We're looking forward to hearing all kinds of composing creativity!<br />
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We're running a <b><span style="color: red;">SALE </span></b>on <b><span style="color: blue;">MUSICIANS IN TRAINING</span></b> as well as the bundle that includes the camp, <b><span style="color: orange;">FUN-LYMPICS! </span></b>As you are thinking about all the prep work you need to do over the summer, consider adding a practice incentive that inspires and encourages your students.<br />
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The <span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">SALE </span>will last the entire month of July! To get more information, check out <span style="color: blue;"><b><a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2019/04/fun-lympics.html">THIS POST</a></b></span> for all the details!<br />
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Here's too a fun, athletic-inspired year!<br />
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<b><span style="color: orange;"><br /></span></b>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15202141039069168939noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588077531821685673.post-33487740106108354242019-05-29T21:04:00.000-04:002019-06-04T11:27:48.375-04:00What's New Wednesday?Summer is full of fairs and carnivals and who doesn't love an amusement park? Our newest game, <span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;">STUCK AT THE TOP! </span>celebrates all that type of fun! <br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;">STUCK AT THE TOP! </span>is an exciting game that reviews/reinforces musical accidentals. It even helps them understand enharmonics!<br />
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The game comes with four mini ferris wheel boards, game cards and full instructions. The object is for students to do a full loop around the ferris wheel and be the first to reach the entrance/exit position again.<br />
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The game cards challenge their knowledge of sharps, flats and naturals as well as half and whole steps. There are additional cards that change up the game, sometimes sending them to the top of the ferris wheel. In some cases this may be helpful and in some cases it may send them back, but all of it is pure FUN!<br />
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There are four different colored ferris wheels so it can be at least a 4-player game. <br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">STUCK AT THE TOP!</span></b> is a great way to highlight all the summer fun in your area while teaching!<br />
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You can click on the Birds of a Feather tab above to purchase the game or go directly to the link <span style="color: blue;"><b><a href="http://www.lulu.com/content/e-book/stuck-at-the-top/24573001">HERE</a>.</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="color: blue;">Right now you can get <b><span style="color: blue;">STUCK AT THE TOP!</span></b> on <b><span style="color: red;">SALE</span></b> - 25% OFF! </span><span style="color: blue;">Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Classic Car Trade-Up!</b></span><br />
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This exciting board game has your students clapping rhythms to try to upgrade their classic car to a much sleeker and much faster model in order to be the first to complete the race!<br />
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This game will have your students <i><b>willingly</b></i> working on rhythm!<br />
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So much fun!<br />
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And because we just can't help ourselves, we've included a few surprises to add a twist or two to the race! <br />
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The packet includes the game board, vehicle cards, game cards and full instructions.<br />
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To purchase <span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;">Classic Car Trade-Up</span>, simply click on the Birds of a Feather tab above OR click <b><a href="http://www.lulu.com/content/e-book/classic-car-trade-up/24571699"><span style="color: red;">HERE</span></a><span style="color: blue;">. </span></b><br />
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<br />Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15202141039069168939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588077531821685673.post-58883908018496814012019-05-07T22:15:00.002-04:002019-05-07T22:15:38.285-04:00Giveaway Winner!Thank you for all of you who posted about our new practice incentive, <span style="color: blue;"><b>USS Adagio</b></span>. The winner of the giveaway of a free copy of this new incentive is....Melissa B.! <br />
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Melissa, just contact me at notablemusicstudio@sbcglobal.net for your free copy!<br />
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More new products and new giveaways to come!Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15202141039069168939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588077531821685673.post-49981170405194683112019-05-06T18:00:00.000-04:002019-05-06T18:00:36.621-04:00Let's Talk Organization!I don't know about you, but as the regular school year and our studio year winds down for the summer, organization tends to be more like disorganization! You know what I mean! Lots of areas of our studios tend to get a bit messy. Let's face it. We have our own form of Spring fever and tend to get a bit lazy and too busy to keep up with things. <br />
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I've previously posted about game organization and big changes I had made. I can honestly tell you that after two years, it still remains a great system and stays very organized. I can always find what I need quickly. Obviously the key is putting things back, but with the zippered pouches I've been using it's a breeze!<br />
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You can read the post I did and see more details by clicking <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2018/05/organized-game-center-sale.html"><span style="color: blue;"><b>HERE</b></span></a>. There's even a quick video.<br />
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Since that system has worked so well for me I decided to try to come up with a system for my music lending library. I had been using a large cupboard that was very deep and had doors on the front. It can hold ALOT of music. The problem was I would "shove" everything in there and close the doors to hide the mess and would rarely take the time to put everything back in it's place.<br />
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Since it was also so deep, I would put things in front of the music and pretty soon I couldn't get to any of it! So every summer I would clean it out and try to work on my "behavior". Well, I guess I'm too old to change because that "behavior" remained the same! It really was the <i>system</i> I was using that wasn't working so I knew I had to do something different.<br />
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So I marched myself down to IKEA and bought some more Kallax units, put them on end and organized all the music by levels...AGAIN! <br />
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This time however, I purchased plastic magazine files to sort them. I looked everywhere for wider ones and found the cheapest option at Webstaurant Store. <b><a href="https://www.webstaurantstore.com/universal-unv08119-9-1-2-x-6-1-4-x-11-3-4-black-large-recycled-plastic-magazine-file/328UNV08119.html"><span style="color: blue;">HERE</span></a></b> is a direct link. I added some labels to the front and have found these are PERFECT for keeping me organized! <br />
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The Kallax units are open in the back so these boxes also keep music from slipping back or falling behind the unit. Two of the magazine files fit perfectly on each shelf.<br />
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Here's a closer look at the magazine file. LOVE these. They are well-made, sturdy and hold loads of music in each one. Since they're plastic, the labels are also easy to remove should I need to re-organize later on. <br />
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I made these changes last summer and I'm happy to say the music library stayed organized ALL year. Occasionally I had a little pile to put away at the end of a week, but this set-up made it easy to take care of it quickly.<br />
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Here's a quick look at the entire wall. I have two Kallax units (4x2 cubes) standing up and two Kallax units (2x2 cubes) below the windows. I use the magazine file boxes for the two units on the left for my student library and then use the other two units on the right to store resource books. I was even able to fit a file cabinet (also IKEA) between them. <br />
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I really love this system. It also gives me a flat service between them to use as needed. Now that part can get a little messy sometimes, but I'm working on that! <br />
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What about you? Any good organizational tips you can share as well?Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15202141039069168939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588077531821685673.post-61675623489499503592019-05-01T09:20:00.001-04:002019-05-07T22:13:18.423-04:00What's New? Wednesday! AND a GIVEAWAY!Longing for a cruise about now? Why don't you take your students along? In fact, why not take a cruise where the ship is powered by music? We've got it all planned out so look no further! The <b><span style="color: blue;">USS Adagio</span></b> is awaiting your arrival!!<br />
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This cruise ship themed practice incentive will be a HUGE hit in your studio! Students "board" the ship at the start of your yearly lessons and travel throughout the months ahead. Exploring the ship and all it has to offer will have them eagerly practicing! <br />
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The <b><span style="color: blue;">USS Adagio</span></b> practice incentive is designed to keep your students engaged in the theme allowing them to move around the ship, but experience benefits the more they practice! <br />
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There is a main game board with a large deck and nine locations that students can explore - everything from a spa, to an arcade, a theater and even an infirmary!<br />
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In addition to the game board and game cards, there are messages from the captain, a weather station, life jackets, muster station drills and <b><i>so</i></b> much more! There's even a safety manual since no cruise is complete without one!<br />
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In addition to the main incentive, we've included boarding passes, stateroom keys, muster station drills, nautical banner sets, life rings, the ships "crew", and many more items to give you a complete nautical theme within your studio or classroom!<br />
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We also added 4 games to use in your studio and all the files you will need for activities at the ship locations including the very popular <b><i>Piano Flip Book</i></b>!<br />
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There's a "wellness" checkup at the infirmary, all the information to encourage your students to put on their own personal recital for family and friends, practice challenges and themed assignment sheets.<br />
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And if that's not enough, we've also included themed valentines, birthday and holiday postcards and themed stationary!<br />
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Bottom line: There are loads of activities and practice encouragement for a year-long study with your students! All the work has been done for you!<br />
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Still wondering if using a practice incentive is the right fit for you? Check out <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2018/06/why-use-practice-incentive.html">THIS</a> blog post about the benefits of using a practice incentive.<br />
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To purchase <b><span style="color: blue;">USS Adagio</span></b> practice incentive click on the <b>Birds of a Feather </b>tab above or go directly to the link <a href="http://www.lulu.com/content/e-book/uss-adagio---world-cruise/24571628">HERE</a>.<br />
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AND just because we LOVE our customers, this practice incentive is on <b><span style="color: red;">SALE</span></b> AND we're giving away a <b><span style="color: #38761d;">free copy</span></b>! To enter to win, just leave a comment below stating what you love about practice incentives. ALSO, for a second entry, subscribe to our <b>Birds of a Feather</b> FaceBook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BirdsofaFeather.MusicResources/">HERE</a>. <strike>The giveaway will be open through May 5, 2019 at 10:00 EST.</strike> <span style="color: red;">Giveaway now closed!</span><br />
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Happy Shopping!Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15202141039069168939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588077531821685673.post-71408297999717843292019-04-25T12:12:00.001-04:002019-04-25T12:12:11.839-04:005 DAYS LEFT for our annual Camp/Incentive SALE!"The Birds" are so grateful to you, our customers for your support and appreciation of our music teaching resources! <br />
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Just as a quick reminder, there are only 5 DAYS left for our Annual Camp/Practice Incentive SALE! Get your summer camp and your practice incentive for the coming year while the prices are 20% or more off!!<br />
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Just click on the on <span style="color: #351c75;"><b>Teaching Resources & Camps</b></span> tab above to view each resource. <br />
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Click <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2019/04/15-days-left-of-annual-camp-sale.html">HERE</a> to see a blog post about each camp. Happy Shopping!<br />
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If you're thinking about running a music camp this summer, here are numerous camps available:<br />
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1. Our newest and quickly becoming popular... <br />
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<b><span style="color: #741b47;">FUN-LYMPICS!</span></b><br />
<span style="caret-color: rgb(56, 118, 29);">An olympic-style camp that encourages healthy competition and loads of music theory games!</span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(56, 118, 29);">You can read more about Fun-Lympics <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2019/04/fun-lympics.html">HERE</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(56, 118, 29);">2. Our MOST popular camp...</span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(56, 118, 29);">Explore regions of the United States and different styles of music. This camp is full of fun activities, games and movements.</span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(56, 118, 29);">You can read more about RoadTrip USA <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2012/07/roadtrip-usa-camp-plans-are-now.html">HERE</a> and <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2011/07/roadtrip-usa.html">HERE</a>. There are also Road Signs available.</span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(56, 118, 29);">3. It's a jungle out there and this camp will help you celebrate that!</span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(56, 118, 29);">This is our largest camp and is LOADED with games and activities. It also includes a trading post, a look at the composer, John Cage and nine amazing jungle animals that may just remind you of a few musicians!</span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(56, 118, 29);">You can read more about Jungle Jam <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2018/02/jungle-jam-and-deep-in-heart-of-jungle.html">HERE</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(56, 118, 29);">4. Looking at a trip to the city? Look no further...</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(56, 118, 29);"><b>BEYOND CITY LIMITS</b></span></span><br />
<span style="caret-color: rgb(56, 118, 29);">This camp is full of city-related activities and games and makes use of things on a LARGE scale. There are several crafts and a group art project.</span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(56, 118, 29);">You can read more about Beyond City Limits <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2018/03/want-to-take-trip-to-city.html">HERE</a> and <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2016/07/beyond-city-limits.html">HERE</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(56, 118, 29);">5. How about a trip around the world? </span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(56, 118, 29);">This camp is a compilation of games, activities, science projects and crafts designed to celebrate the diversity of our world! With eh help of the this resource you can explore 33 countries in 6 continents!</span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(56, 118, 29);">You can read more about World Adventure <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2014/05/ready-for-world-adventure.html">HERE</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(56, 118, 29);">6. How about a mystery?</span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(56, 118, 29);"><span style="color: magenta;"><b>MYSTERY ON MUSICIANS' ISLAND</b></span></span><br />
<span style="caret-color: rgb(56, 118, 29);">This camp includes games, activities and crafts all with a fun, island theme! Add to that a mystery that needs to be solved and you have the makings of a camp your students will be talking about for a long time!</span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(56, 118, 29);">You can read more about Mystery on Musicians' Island <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2015/07/mystery-on-musicians-island.html">HERE</a> and <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2016/03/march-madness-sale-and-exciting-news.html">HERE</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(56, 118, 29);">7. And if composers and composing interest you and your students...</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: purple;">MEET THE COMPOSERS</span></b><br />
<span style="caret-color: rgb(128, 0, 128);">Meet the Composers provides a wonderful opportunity to introduce your students as well as children who may have minimal or no musical knowledge to some amazing composers and the art of composing!</span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(128, 0, 128);">You can read more about Meet the Composers <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2012/09/meet-thc-composers.html">HERE</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(128, 0, 128);">That's 7 great options for your summer! We have more camps in the works that you'll hear about over the next few months but these are all great options for this summer! </span><br />
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(128, 0, 128);">REMEMBER - there are only 15 days left to get any of these camps <b><span style="color: red;">ON SALE!</span></b></span>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15202141039069168939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588077531821685673.post-11361734001546877232019-04-11T18:40:00.000-04:002019-04-12T08:56:16.260-04:00FUN-LYMPICS!!!!!You've been asking and we've been working hard to deliver! 2020 marks the next Olympic games and we've put together our own musical version - <b><span style="color: #e69138;">FUN-LYMPICS!</span></b><br />
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We've created both a practice incentive AND an outdoor summer camp. You can purchase them separately or as a bundle. We've put together the practice incentive, <b><span style="color: blue;">MUSICIANS IN TRAINING </span></b>as a prelude to the camp with the idea that you and your students will train and "practice" the events all year and then "compete" during the summer <span style="color: #e69138;"><b>FUN-LYMPICS!</b> </span>event.<br />
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By training and practicing, we mean that students will work on Note Identification, Rhythm, Intervallic Recognition, Musical Terminology, Notation, Accidentals and Creativity in Playing. By working on these concepts for 10 or so months during lessons, they "qualify" for the <b><span style="color: #e69138;">FUN-LYMPICS </span></b>competition during the summer. <br />
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The summer camp is designed to be an outdoor camp although many of the events can be done inside if necessary. <b>BUT</b>, if you live in an area that's too hot during the summer or if you don't have the outdoor space necessary, the practice incentive, <b><span style="color: blue;">MUSICIANS IN TRAINING </span></b>can also work perfectly as a summer camp - INDOORS! <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: blue;">MUSICIANS IN TRAINING</span>:</span></b><br />
If your students are anything like ours, they love playing music games! This practice incentive is designed to have your students work as individuals and in teams to not only accumulate practice points, but to build their musicianship through Knowledge, Skill, Focus, Endurance and Creativity.<br />
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There are 8 sports that form the foundation for the "events" and we've included beautiful graphics for each of them. Students compete in areas such as golf, gymnastics, track and field, swimming, etc. all with a musical twist. There are 29 competitive events (translated as 29 games for your studio!), many that will take 5 minutes or less to complete and some that will be done over several weeks. <br />
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The incentive also includes a workbook that has your students practicing music notation in a fun way. Purchase of this incentive allows you to make unlimited copies! We've also included a large bundle of flashcards - grand staff cards, 5 levels of rhythm cards, interval cards, terminology cards - symbols and definition cards - accidental cards, and musical alphabet cards for use with the events and for just general use in your studio or classroom!<br />
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We want to encourage you and your students to give back so we have also provided information regarding the <b><i>Special Olympics</i></b> and how this incentive can benefit others!<br />
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The big event! We've put an athletic twist on our musical twist! Dizzy, anyone? This camp has students working to learn and "perfect" their abilities during the first few days of camp so that they are ready to "officially" compete on the last day of camp - a great day to invite parents and friends to come see the <b><span style="color: #e69138;">FUN-LYMPICS!</span></b><br />
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Each day of camp they practice all of the events - which also <i>secretly</i> practices their musical knowledge - trying to hone their skills as individuals and as a team. The events include relays, water games, races, and more! There are also a couple of crafts that will be used on the last day of camp at the <b><span style="color: #e69138;">FUN-LYMPICS!</span></b> competition.<br />
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Fun-lympics follows the same eight sports as <span style="color: blue; font-weight: bold;">MUSICIANS IN TRAINING </span><span style="color: blue;">with 27 events. </span>We show you how to set up everything (the events, general decor and signage) and run each event and how to set up your <b><span style="color: #e69138;">FUN-LYMPICS!</span></b> competition on the last day. We even give you ideas for an Awards Ceremony!<br />
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<b>So to summarize</b>...If you purchase the bundle of both <b><span style="color: blue;">MUSICIANS IN TRAINING</span></b> <i>and </i><b><span style="color: orange;">FUN-LYMPICS</span></b>, you will receive <b>56 games</b> to use with the program and/or in your studio anytime, a <b>practice incentive with a music notation workbook</b>, loads of <b>flashcard sets </b>AND the possibility of <b>two camps</b>! <b><span style="color: red;">WOW!!!!</span></b><br />
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Both <b><span style="color: blue;">MUSICIANS IN TRAINING</span></b> and <span style="color: #e69138;"><b>FUN-LYMPICS! </b></span>are now available for sale by clicking on the Birds of a Feather Tab OR the Camp and Resources Tab above OR click on the links below:<br />
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And just because we want to get you as excited as we are, we're including them both in the current <span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">SALE </span><span style="color: red;">which </span><span style="color: red;">runs now through the end of April!</span><br />
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<span style="color: red;">Happy competing! </span>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15202141039069168939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588077531821685673.post-77016455457215405732019-04-05T12:58:00.000-04:002019-04-05T12:58:13.909-04:00Looking for an activity to jump start your students during "Spring Fever"?Looking for an activity to jump start your students during "spring fever"? <b><span style="color: #351c75;">Can You Reach 100? Piano Edition</span></b> may be just the thing! <br />
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This exciting puzzle helps you track 100 hundred of anything with a large, colorful visual aid! Do you want to see how many pieces your students can practice to performance ready level or how how many days in a row of practice they can accomplish? <br />
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Or maybe you want to push musical theory right now! Why not see how many theory worksheets or apps they can complete? <br />
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There really is no end to the number of things you can challenge them with. Set a goal and watch them rise to the occasion!<br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><b>Can You Reach 100? Piano Edition</b></span> provides a muted puzzle backdrop in four pieces.<br />
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You simply assemble the pieces and hang it on your wall or bulletin board. Every time a student masters the challenge you set up, they are allowed to draw a puzzle piece to add to the backdrop. <br />
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Gradually you will see the bright, beautiful puzzle start to take shape and hopefully be fully assembled by your goal date!<br />
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What a great way to get your studio working together! <br />
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If they complete the entire puzzle in time, consider throwing a celebratory party or group lesson! Bring the puzzle to your spring recital so all of your parents can see what your students accomplished!<br />
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You can purchase <b><span style="color: #351c75;">Can You Reach 100?</span></b> by clicking the Birds of a Feather tab above! And just because we love our customers, we're putting it <b><span style="color: red;">ON SALE</span></b> now through the entire month of April!<br />
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Enjoy!Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15202141039069168939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588077531821685673.post-9142985560736158942019-03-21T18:27:00.000-04:002019-03-21T18:35:51.267-04:00It's a Jungle out there!!!...At least in the music teaching world! Our <span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Jungle Jam</b> </span>camp (and bundle) is becoming the one of the most popular camps we've done. <br />
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It's exciting to see other teachers who have the vision to not only run a camp this summer, but to chose one of my personal favorites! <br />
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We spent many months on this camp and the practice incentive. In fact the practice incentive, <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">In the Heart of the Jungle </span></b>was inspired by the game of Labyrinth. I had changed up that game a bit and used it as a game to teach musical terminology. (You can see a post about that <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2014/12/labyrinth-terminology-style.html">here</a>.) It quickly became a studio favorite and I mean it was a favorite for a couple of years! <br />
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I thought it would be fun to try to make a practice incentive around a labyrinth so after many months of planning and building graphics we produced, <span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>In the Heart of the Jungle </b></span>and ultimately, the companion camp, <b><span style="color: #38761d;">Jungle Jam.</span></b><br />
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I have to admit I have a soft spot for the camp, <b><span style="color: red;">RoadTrip USA!</span> </b>(which has been the most popular camp)<span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;"> </span>because it was the very first camp I put together. I didn't know what I was doing and I can remember sitting at my dining room table searching the internet and trying to find ideas and anything that might spark interest in my students. It took me SO LONG to put it together, but I loved the outcome and so did my students! <br />
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Now, many years and many camps later, I feel like the ideas are flowing endlessly! And I find it so much fun! <b><span style="color: #38761d;">Jungle Jam</span></b> took us over a year to put together but I couldn't be more thrilled about it. I love the Trading Post and all of the activities we put together to highlight each of the shops. <br />
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I also love the nine animals we included and the personality traits we gave them. There's loads of games that highlight these and it was exciting to spend a week watching our students learn through play! <br />
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As with all of our camps, we include crafts that work with the theme and tons of games that you can use during the summer and all year with your students. For all of you who have purchased Jungle Jam, I hope you and your students have an AMAZING summer! <br />
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For those of you are still trying to figure out what you want to do, consider running a camp! It's an absolute favorite in my studio and parents always plan other camps around our music camps! It's a nice feeling that parents value the quality education we're giving their children!<br />
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Don't forget that all of our camps and camp/practice incentives are <b><span style="color: red;">ON SALE</span></b> now through the end of April. Take advantage and stock up! If you would like a bit more information about <span style="color: #38761d; font-weight: bold;">Jungle Jam</span>, click <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2018/02/jungle-jam-and-deep-in-heart-of-jungle.html">here</a>. If you would like to go ahead a purchase the camp and/or practice incentive bundle, click on the Camps tab above!<br />
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Also, just a quick reminder that our <b><span style="color: blue;">FUN-LYMPICS</span></b> camp and <span style="color: magenta;"><b>Musicians In Training</b></span> practice incentive will be up for sale by next month! Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15202141039069168939noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588077531821685673.post-74840203601861821422019-03-20T08:23:00.000-04:002019-03-21T22:45:04.243-04:00Spring Sale!!!<span style="color: red;">The SALE on the Piano Flip Book is NOW CLOSED!</span><br />
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Welcome Spring!!! Thoughts of flowers, birds, and warmer weather are happening today! To celebrate, we're increasing our sale! In addition to all of our camps, practice incentives and camp bundles that are currently on SALE through the end of April, we're putting the very popular <b><span style="color: #38761d;">Piano Flip Book</span></b> on <b><span style="color: red;">SALE</span></b> . <br />
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The Piano Flip Book is on <b><strike><span style="color: red;">SALE </span><span style="color: red;">TODAY ONLY</span></strike>!!! </b> 20% OFF !!! Just click on the Birds of a Feather tab above and scroll down!<br />
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You can find more information about the <b><span style="color: #38761d;">Piano Flip Book</span></b> <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2018/02/the-piano-flip-book_19.html">here</a>.<br />
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<br />Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15202141039069168939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588077531821685673.post-31558149046627928342019-03-05T09:39:00.000-05:002019-03-05T09:39:35.115-05:00BIG SALE and BIG NEWS!It's that time of year again! <br />
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You're starting to think about the summer and whether to run a camp or not. We're here to make it easy for you! ALL of our CAMPS and BUNDLES as well as PRACTICE INCENTIVES are now <b style="color: red;">ON SALE! </b>The sale will run<b style="color: red;"> </b>through the end of April.<br />
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You can find simple details about each of the camps <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2018/03/march-madness-sale.html">HERE</a> and more detail about each one below:<br />
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Jungle Jam & Deep in the Heart of the Jungle - <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2018/02/jungle-jam-and-deep-in-heart-of-jungle.html">HERE</a><br />
Beyond City Limits & Tonic Tower -<a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2018/03/want-to-take-trip-to-city.html">HERE </a><br />
Musicians Island - <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2015/07/mystery-on-musicians-island.html">HERE</a><br />
World Adventure - <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2013/07/world-adventure.html">HERE</a><br />
RoadTrip USA - <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2011/07/roadtrip-usa.html">HERE</a><br />
Meet the Composers - <a href="https://sherylwelles.blogspot.com/2011/11/meet-composers.html">HERE</a><br />
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Next year is the 2020 Summer Olympics! We get loads of requests for different camp plans. The most requested? Olympic-themed! We've been working very hard to bring a fabulous Olympic-themed camp and incentive program and it <i><b>will be available shortly</b></i>!! <br />
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We've put together a practice incentive - <b><span style="color: #351c75;">MUSICIANS IN TRAINING</span></b> which is the training ground for the summer games, <span style="color: orange;"><b>FUN-LYMPICS! </b></span><br />
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We designed both of these so that you can start with the practice incentive in the fall with the idea that your students will "train" for the summer games. BUT, we wanted this program to be interchangeable and wanted to consider that summer can be very hot in some areas so the <b><span style="color: #351c75;">MUSICIANS IN TRAINING</span></b> practice incentive also works fabulously as an indoor camp.<br />
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Both <b style="caret-color: rgb(255, 165, 0); color: orange;">FUN-LYMPICS! </b><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 165, 0);">and <span style="color: #351c75; font-weight: bold;">MUSICIANS IN TRAINING </span><span style="color: #351c75;">will be available soon so keep watching! </span></span><br />
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These modern-looking flags add just the right amount of fun while also acting as a fabulous teaching tool.<br />
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Hang them from your ceiling, your wall or a bulletin board. The modern, geometric look fits any studio decor. Your students will love them and you will find they come in handy when reviewing terminology.<br />
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Use them to drill your students to see how many they can name or define! Use them in a group lesson and have students point them out after giving them a definition.<br />
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We hope you enjoy them and find all kinds of ways to interact with them with your students!<br />
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