My Mission: to get as many people as possible playing, singing and being part of the music experience.
Here's one of the ways I'm doing that.
After publishing the Teacher's Edition of Truly FUNdamentals, the most FUN musical warmups ever, in Sept. 2011, I am ready to publish the instrument-specific books. Truly FUNdamentals will be available for C, Bb, Eb, F, and bass clef instruments.
I need your help to make it happen! As of May 8, I'm 70% funded with 15 days to go.
Please visit my kickstarter page to watch a video in which I explain it all. I'm seeking backers of my project and
No donation is too small. Or too large, for that matter. ;-)
If you can't make a donation or even if you can, I invite you to share my project and the kickstarter link with others who might be interested.
If you have any questions about Kickstarter, my project, or teaching and music, just give me a holler! I hope that you'll take a look at my project and help as you are able. ♥ Thx.
Together, we can help music students everywhere start enjoying their daily practice. Thank you.
Musicians: Let's Make Music Practice Fun!
Meg
Grace made the simplest exercises fun, allowing me to
forget how difficult learning an instrument can be. Her personality,
style of teaching, and genuine love of music allowed me to really relax playing
an instrument. - Brian Harris
Lessons
with Mary Ellen have improved my technique and musicality. If you're looking
for a teacher who is really interested in you as a musician, she's the one.
- Marty Hope
I help sax and clarinet players who are really into music, but are frustrated by boring practice sessions.
Grace Notes Music works primarily with saxophonists and clarinetists, young or old, whether beginners or returning musicians, in the Portland (Oregon) Metro area. Many aspiring musicians lack confidence in playing, whether for themselves or others.
A solid understanding of music fundamentals developed in an encouraging learning environment will help you perform confidently, returning joy and pleasure to your musical journey. Motivated musicians who are utilizing this approach are experiencing the ability to relax in performance, move past mistakes, pass auditions, and do it all with joy. That's why it's called playing music!
Pictured:
Performers at Leap
Music recital,
Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012.
Would you like an opportunity to perform at the next student recital? Contact Mary Ellen Grace to arrange for lessons on clarinet or saxophone, or learn to improvise on any wind instrument.
Meg Grace has been nurturing fledgling musicians since 1991, helping to improve their musical skillset and increase their confidence in playing music.
Please browse this website for more information on how you can have more fun playing the clarinet or saxophone. Better yet, call me at 503-888-5796 and we'll talk!
Learn about who I work with and the concerns they face in the following section: Who I Work With.
I respect your privacy
and never sell, rent, or give away
your email address.
Free booklet:
5 Simple Secrets to Fun Practice
Are you striving to become the musician of your dreams?
But not getting the results you know are possible?
Download my twelve-page booklet on where to practice, when and what to practice; four types of practice and when to use each one; and keeping a practice journal. There is plenty of valuable information packed in those twelve pages that can help you get more gratification from your musical adventures.
Just enter your first name and email address in the form above. When you click the Subscribe button, you'll receive an email with a confirmation link. Then you'll be able to download 5 Simple Secrets to Fun Practice.
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