Douglas Laustsen

Doug — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 02:36:18 +0000

Consider this to be more of a notebook of good information and ideas than a blog. Herein you can find useful techniques, information about new developments in the education world, and some thoughts on why I do why I do. I hope you can find it as useful as well. For music related postings, head over to Endless Possibilities.

Importance of Music Technology Today

Doug — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:51:47 +0000

Classrooms in the 21st Century need to be using the technology of the 21st Century. There are no short cuts around it: if we want to prepare our students for the future, relying solely on tools of the past will not suffice. Here’s a great article by James Frankel on the issue.

Clarinet Reeds Demystified!

Doug — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:44:39 +0000

I have always wondered, beyond the strength of the reed, when students should move up in reed quality. Thankfully found this article today on that exact topic. Good read.

Teaching Students to be Critical in a Healthy Way

Doug — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:29:58 +0000

Here’s a great introduction to the different type of learners that we work with as music educators. H/T to the Collaborative Piano Blog for the find.