809 PRIVATE VOICE STUDIO POLICIES Johnny C. Matlock B.M.E; B.A.; M.A.R; M.M. 785.623.1412 jcm@matlockmusicworks.com www.matlockmusicworks.com 809 … the intersection of creativity, curiosity, exploration, learning, and the life-long enjoyment of music. Private Lessons Weekly 30-minute lesson $20 per lesson Studio Semester and Number of Lessons Fall/Spring Semesters are based on a 9-month calendar. Fall […]
Yesterday I had the honor of accompanying my daughter Shelby as she sang at her Great Grandma’s funeral. The music on that day was not for the purpose of entertainment or to feed the ego of the performer. Once again, I was reminded that the arts are not expendable. The arts are an essential part […]
December, the end of 2016, is a good time to think about “how you are going to get better” in the new year. I enjoy reading Dr. Noa Kageyama’s blog The Bulletproof Musician. This guy brings interesting research to bare on the art of practice and performance. His topics are helpful and create margin […]
It is that time of year when piano studios are waking up from the summer slumber. A key to success is teaching students how to practice. In fact, I think this is one of the most important things we teach students as this skill can be transferred to all areas of life. As you teach […]
I am disappointed that the Hays AMC Theatre is not showing the Florence Foster Jenkins movie featuring Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant, and Simon Helberg. The movie opened this weekend. I was first introduced to her voice by my college roommate, Tracy Russell. It made me smile and laugh big time — in fact I don’t […]
Do you believe that “the hills are alive with music?” Meklit Hadero says we are immersed in music all around us in the ordinary sounds and silences of our everyday lives. . Listen to her TED presentation and be inspired.
I stumbled on to an interesting video and it made me think about all the terms I throw around during choir rehearsals. “Raise your soft palette.” “Breath low and silent.” “Release your jaw.” As a voice student, I recall how learning vocal anatomy and understanding how the voice worked helped me to put a picture with what I […]
What a wonderful summer!! Our first grand-baby was born in May to our oldest daughter, Jordan and her husband Jay, who live right here in Hays!!! Shelby, our youngest, is home for the summer. Nothing beats having the family all together. On June 26, Sunday, at 3:30 pm at the Hays First United Methodist Church we […]
Rule 27: Limit Yourself I just had a recent experience where the speaker for that day did a 45 minute knowledge dump. At one point, about 20 minutes into the sermon, I wrote to my wife, “What is the purpose of his talk? What is the take-a-way from his sermon”? It was clear to me […]
Baggage claim can be stressful. Did my luggage make it? You think that it is yours and as you go to grab it another person snags it up. If you miss your bags, not to fear, it will come around again. Some uncomfortable moments. Feedback can be uncomfortable but is vital to improvement. I want feedback with my students to be like the baggage conveyor … a constant loop between my choir and myself. I need feedback from them and they need feedback from me. So, how do you create and maintain a productive feedback loop? (more…)