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How I turned Bach's Prelude in C minor into a new piece
and why this is in keeping with Bach's own creative practise
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How I turned 'L'Egyptienne' by Rameau into a new piece
Watch now | And how to use mistakes to teach theory and creativity in your lessons
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Christmas: the most creative time of the year
How to help your students to create their own versions of their favourite carols
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A Creative Introduction to "Fresh Air" by Andrew Eales
This charming piece features on many Grade 1 syllabuses
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A Creative Introduction to Whirlpool by Angeline Bell
It's a pleasure to feature this lovely piece from the popular composer's latest book, My Seaside Notebook
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A fiction-inspired collaborative composition lesson plan
Amie Webster's lovely idea is a great way to finish off the school year
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A Creative Introduction to "Strolling" by Melanie Spanswick
Here's another piece featured in the latest edition of Pianist Magazine
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Composer Angeline Bell's favourite improvisation activities
Easy ideas to inspire your elementary students
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Get creative with Angeline Bell's music
Practical examples of how to inspire your students
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A Creative Introduction to "Enjoy!" by Kerstin Strecke
This charming piece opens the wonderful book "Little Moods", reviewed last week
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How to get students to relax while improvising
Prof. Karen Schlimp on choosing the right materials and the right words
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A Creative Introduction to Gigue by Melanie Spanswick
This piece by the popular composer was recently featured in Pianist Magazine
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