Unlocking Creativity
Description
Michael Hienzsch grew up in a musical family and took up piano at the age of six.
He earned a degree in Music Composition from U.C. Berkeley, and took private instruction in conducting, orchestration, and jazz arranging.
Michael has been the music director on over 75 musical theater productions, and has performed in Moscow, London, Paris, New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. His works have been performed on three continents.
He has worked with thousands of wonderful students over the past thirty-five years, in children's theater, private music lessons, youth orchestras, and high schools. Michael has repeatedly seen the impact that early music exposure has on a child's character, cognitive ability, emotional intelligence, and cultural awareness.
More details
Content
- Intro
- A Note From Marty
- Music Lessons Are Not Really About Music
- Chapter 1.
- You Are Their Greatest Teacher (What You Can Do at Home)
- Chapter 2.
- You Have a Tin Ear, Can't Sing, Can't Dance, and Other Myths
- Chapter 3.
- Signs Your Child Is Ready for Lessons
- Chapter 4.
- What Is the Right Age to Begin?
- Chapter 5.
- How to Choose a Teacher
- Chapter 6.
- Should My Teacher Have a Degree?
- Chapter 7.
- Should My Child Learn How to Read Music?
- Chapter 8.
- Should My Child Major in Music?
- Chapter 9.
- Should We Rent or Buy an Instrument?
- Chapter 10.
- Keeping Your Child Safe in Music Lessons (The Importance of a Family Safety Plan)
- Chapter 11.
- The Importance of Recitals
- Chapter 12.
- The Importance of Achievement Programs
- Chapter 13.
- More About Guitar Lessons
- Chapter 14.
- Details About Piano Lessons
- Chapter 15.
- Details About Voice Lessons
- Chapter 16.
- Details About Drum Lessons
- Chapter 17.
- The Difference Between Method Books and Repertoire Books
- Chapter 18.
- What to Expect During the First Lesson and on the Ride Home
- Chapter 19.
- How to Measure Progress
- Chapter 20.
- The "One-Teacher Trap"
- Chapter 21.
- Signs Your Child Is Not Ready for Lessons
- Chapter 22.
- The Parent FREAK-OUT: If They're Not Practicing, I'm Not Paying!
- Chapter 23.
- Homeschooling and Music Lessons
- Conclusion
- About Marty Fort
- Overture
- Intermission
- Exit
- About Michael Hienzsch
