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Let's Play Music PodcastWhat it Means to "Carry a Tune"What does it mean to carry a tune? Why does it matter? What can we do about it? Join me, Shelle Soelberg, as I discuss these questions in celebration of National 'Carry a Tune' Week!
I mention several things in my podcast linked below. Enjoy!
Adults wishing to improve singing in tune
Let's Play Music YouTube series on singing in tune
Let's Play Music blog on singing in tune
Let's Play Music programs2024-10-1215 minLet's Play Music PodcastQuestioning the Norms of Private Piano LessonsDid you know that after 3 years of typical piano lessons, 80% of kids have quit?* And did you know that after 3 years of Let's Play Music piano lessons 20% quit? In this episode, Shelle Soelberg, creator of Let's Play Music gets curious about the norms of private piano lessons, questioning the acceptance of the norms, and citing the research on the ways children learn music best.
*According to a study at Ottowa University by Karen King and Prof. Gilles Comeau "Parting Ways with Piano Lessons"2024-08-1518 minLet's Play Music PodcastA Broadened View of Music LiteracyJoin Shelle as she discusses a broadened definition of music literacy and how Let's Play Music students possess these forms of literacy.
Also, check out the somewhat 'cheeky' video mentioned in the podcast where Shelle pokes fun at the limited definition of music literacy.
Link to the book by Dr. Paul Broomhead I mentioned What is Music Literacy and the article A New Definition of Music Literacy
Thanks for listening!2024-06-2714 min
Let's Play Music PodcastEp. 13 - The Making of a Soundtrack with Jess Soelberg ProductionsJess Soelberg is an artist, arranger, composer and producer. In this episode, Jess walks us through his process as he builds a soundtrack. Listen in as he selects the instruments, harmonies, rhythms, and countermelodies and combines them into the soundtrack "Tinga Layo" from the 2nd Year of Let's Play Music. Jess is the owner/founder of Jess Soelberg Productions where he is able to turn musical ideas into stunning reality. 2021-10-0144 min
Let's Play Music PodcastEp. 12 - Music and Brain Development with Sharlene HeybermeyerSharlene Habermeyer, M.A., the author of Good Music, Brighter Children, was inspired to write the book after finding out that music helped her severely learning-disabled son. As a result, she researched the effects music had on the developing and mature brain. She has spoken at various conferences, seminars, and schools across the United States as both a keynote and featured speaker. She holds a master’s degree in education from Pepperdine University, California and has taught college.
Mentioned in the podcast:
Sharlene's website: Good Parenting Brighter Children
Tomatis Auditory Program
Dr. Minson - integrated learning
2021-09-1838 min
Let's Play Music PodcastEp. 11 - Motivation is the Secret with Aaron GarnerWant to motivate your child to practice piano but don't know how? Aaron Garner, PhD in Piano Pedagogy and CEO of Piano Marvel shares his secrets he's used with his own children and with students over the years. "Motivation," he says, "is all about relevancy. If you can make piano practice somehow relevant to the student, they will be motivated to practice."
Join as we discuss the sneaky and supportive ways to get your child motivated to practice piano! (links discussed in podcast below)
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Aaron Garner studied piano performance at Brigham You...2021-08-2428 min
The Mommy WhispererEp 27. Let's Play Music with Shelle SoelbergIn this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing the founder and creator of the Let’s Play Music program, Shelle Soelberg. I have become a huge fan of this program, which was created to teach full musicianship to young children, and I truly believe it the most amazing way to help foster your child’s inner musician. Be sure to stay tuned until the end, when Shelle shares with us some of the most poignant words of wisdom that will truly inspire you as a mother.Interested in learning more about the Let’s Play Mus...2021-06-2431 min
Let's Play Music PodcastEp. 10 - Developing Musicianship with Jason NeumannJoin Jason Neumann and I as we discuss musicianship, musicality, talent, growth, and the educational approach to developing each of them. Jason’s perspective as a piano teacher, high school choir teacher, and most recently, a Let’s Play Music Presto teacher, gives him unique insight into developing musicians. In this discussion, we dig into solfege, rhythm & movement, dictation, audiation, tonal memory, and adding chords to a melody, as well as developing young musicians from an authentic place and connecting to the way the music lives in each. 2021-05-3047 min
Let's Play Music PodcastEp. 9 - More than Just Baby Talk with Kelsey FennHave you wondered what you can do to facilitate language development and bonding with your child? Have you felt concerned that your child's language development might be delayed and what you can do about that? Join me as I discuss language development with Kelsey Fenn (pediatric SLP) and the role that music plays! Kelsey will walk you through strategic exercises you can do within your daily routines to encourage language and also gives benchmarks for typical language development along with what to do if you are concerned with your baby's language/auditory development.
Kelsey is a speech la...2021-05-0351 min
Let's Play Music PodcastEp. 8: A Study on Musical Learning in Utero with Dr. Krystal McCoyHave you wondered what your fetus can hear? What he/she can learn? Science has discovered that ears develop at 14 weeks gestational development and can process auditory input at 22 weeks gestation. We are delighted to have Dr. Krystal McCoy on this episode! Dr. McCoy holds a doctorate of Musical Art in Music Education and is currently the Director of Choral Activities at Southern Utah University. Recently, she conducted a study of the effects of music on her own fetus and tracked the results. Join us for an amazing discussion! 2021-03-2933 min
Let's Play Music PodcastEp. 7 - A Deaf Music Teacher works her Magic - Annalee DinkelAnnalee Dinkel, creator of Presto, joins me on this episode! Listen as we discuss her deafness, how she has overcome obstacles with positivity, and how creating a version of Let's Play Music for older beginners became her passion. It truly is magical to hear her story and see what she has created.
Watch the Galileo "Time Travel" set to Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor
Watch a full Presto Sample Class taught by Annalee.
Visit our website to learn more about Presto and Let's Play Music2021-03-1548 min
Let's Play Music PodcastEp. 6- Solfege for Adult Musicality with Christopher SuttonLet's Play Music programs have unlocked the power of Solfege for children and given them rich musicality. Musical U, founded by Christopher Sutton, has done the same for adult music learners with courses that open up a world of musical skill. The 'trifecta', as he calls them, are instrumental skill, theory knowledge, and ear training and all are accessible and learnable. Listen in as Christopher discusses his own frustrating journey as a music learner and how discovering Solfege unlocked his own musicality. Discover him at Musical U. 2020-11-1039 min
Let's Play Music PodcastEp. 5 - How music is suicide prevention with Marsali HancockToday's guest, Marsali Hancock is a nonprofit executive, with twenty years of experience working with leading national and international policy leaders, top-ranked Fortune 100 companies like Google, AT&T, Verizon, Comcast, Target, Intel, Microsoft, Facebook, and Dell, along with highly respected organizations, maximizing technology to improve the quality of life, education, and economic opportunities. Recognized for her online safety initiatives, Ms. Hancock is dedicated to creating safe and healthy digital learning environments.
In this episode, Marsali shares with us what is needed for children to enjoy mental and emotional health in a digital age. As a musician, she e...2020-10-2645 min
Let's Play Music PodcastEp. 4 - Singing in Tune with Topher KeeneWe all know someone (or maybe it's you?) who 'can't carry a tune in a bucket', right? In this episode, our guest is Topher Keene, Grammy quarterfinalist, conductor, educator, mentor and - you guessed it - singing coach. Topher shares with us the mechanics behind singing in tune, then shares with us how to teach someone to sing in tune. Parents of infants and young children will love what he has to say about early exposure. Older children and adults who haven't yet learned to sing in tune will love what he has to say about them too!
H...2020-10-0136 min
Let's Play Music PodcastEp. 3 - The ABC's of Making Piano Practice FUN! with Jenny SmithMaking things fun is our business. We have it down to a science. Join Jenny Smith and Shelle Soelberg as we discuss 3 simple things - the A-B-C - of making piano practice fun at home! If you've ever heard your child say "I don't want to practice!" this episode is for you. 2020-09-1039 min
Let's Play Music PodcastEp. 2 - The Dilemma: When to Start Piano Lessons? with Julie FischbeckEveryone wonders, there are many opinions, there is much experience. The dilemma is, children are ripe for music instruction many years earlier than they are ready for piano lessons. Delaying music lessons will waste much of the 'music learning window' which research has shown is ages 0-9. So, what do we do? Let's Play Music solves the piano playing dilemma by teaching music and piano in age-appropriate methods. Listen in as Julie Fischbeck discusses this dilemma amid her experiences as a piano student, piano teacher, professional pianist, and Let's Play Music teacher. 2020-09-0139 minLet's Play Music PodcastTrailer - The Let's Play Music PodcastHere's what you can expect from us!2020-08-3101 min
Let's Play Music PodcastEp. 1 - The Inception of Let's Play Music with Sydney Soelberg ThorntonShelle and her daughter, Sydney, discuss how it all began! How a young mother of five started a music program that has grown to a million dollar business, with 450 teachers and 11,000 students nationwide. It may surprise you that it didn't start with that end in mind - at all. 2020-08-3149 min
Musicality NowAbout Teachers, Coaches, and MentorsIn this episode, we discuss the roles that teachers, coaches, and mentors play in your musical growth, making connections and distinctions between each to help you understand what kind of help you’d like in your journey and how to get it. Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 091 Links and Resources • Interview with Andy Wasserman • Interview with Jimmy Rotherham • Interview with David Row • Interview with Jeremy Dittus • Inte...2018-07-1915 minMusicality NowAbout the I, IV, V and VI ChordsChords sometimes referred to with numbers, and chord progressions as a series of numbers, such as I-IV-V or 1-4-5. Find out what these numbers mean, how to build chords on any note in any key, and how you can use this to write unforgettable songs! Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 033 Links and Resources Turning Ordinary People into Musicians, with Casey McCann(interview) Note2Self: "I Love This!", with Lisa McCormick(interview) Making Ear...2017-12-2809 min
Musicality Now007: About the Power of SolfaYou’ve probably heard of solfa, solfège, or the “do re mi” system of music learning. But did you know it’s one of the most powerful ways for any musician to recognize notes easily by ear? In this episode, we introduce solfa and why learning it could have a powerful positive impact on your musical life. Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube Full Show Notes and Transcript: Episode 007 Links and Resources Interview with Shelle Soelberg Solfege: Why Do Re Mi isn’t...2017-09-2109 min
Musicality Now006: Seriously Enjoyable Music Learning, with Shelle Soelberg (Let's Play Music)Solfege and chord theory as the two powerful tools. Theory doesn’t have to be dry! You can learn in a practical, useful, meaningful way Chord theory and solfege can reveal how music works when you listen to it, and connect what you hear with what you play - whether that’s Beatles or Mozart! Whether you’re young, an adult who’s new to music, or someone who’s been learning music but struggled with theory (or not even known why to bother), focusing on these fundamentals can equip you to feel true freed...2017-09-1949 min