Publisher Showcases
Alijam Music
James L. King III
Title: Examining the Latest Pieces from Alijam Music
Date: Saturday, October 22, 9:30 am
Our composers and arrangers have been busy creating some of the freshest, most inspiring and motivating music possible. Join James L. King III as he dives into his works as well as those of John Franek, Victoria Hernandez, and Dell Hitchcock.
James L. King III, originally from South Carolina, lives and works in Key West, FL as a teacher, performer, composer, and publisher. With degrees in Music Theory and Music Composition from Furman University and the University of South Carolina, he brings over 40 years of piano experience to Alijam Music.
James L. King III
Title: Examining the Latest Pieces from Alijam Music
Date: Saturday, October 22, 9:30 am
Our composers and arrangers have been busy creating some of the freshest, most inspiring and motivating music possible. Join James L. King III as he dives into his works as well as those of John Franek, Victoria Hernandez, and Dell Hitchcock.
James L. King III, originally from South Carolina, lives and works in Key West, FL as a teacher, performer, composer, and publisher. With degrees in Music Theory and Music Composition from Furman University and the University of South Carolina, he brings over 40 years of piano experience to Alijam Music.
Intracoastal Audio and Music
Sandra Curless
Title: Making Music Theory Fun
Date: Saturday, October 22, 9:30 am
As the presenter, I will show how to use board games and other fun tools to teach music theory.
I have been teaching music in south Florida since 2002 in local schools and as a volunteer at His House Children's Home in Miami. I taught piano and guitar at Summit Questa Montessori 2008-2022, and at a different Montessori School from 2005-2008. I also taught at the Social Mind Center on University Dr., which is a service center for children with autism. I am now teaching at my studio in Davie, Florida.
When I saw students who could read music well but did not pay attention to music theory symbols, I searched for a fun way to teach these important concepts hoping that it would cause them to notice these symbols in the music they play.
That is when I decided to create a board game that would specifically teach music symbols and vocabulary. To my delight, the students not only loved playing the game, they also learned the meaning of the symbols and vocabulary and began to incorporate those things into their practice and playing of the music. Success!
I will be demonstrating how to use these board games and tools and will offer them for sale in my booth.
Sandra Curless
Title: Making Music Theory Fun
Date: Saturday, October 22, 9:30 am
As the presenter, I will show how to use board games and other fun tools to teach music theory.
I have been teaching music in south Florida since 2002 in local schools and as a volunteer at His House Children's Home in Miami. I taught piano and guitar at Summit Questa Montessori 2008-2022, and at a different Montessori School from 2005-2008. I also taught at the Social Mind Center on University Dr., which is a service center for children with autism. I am now teaching at my studio in Davie, Florida.
When I saw students who could read music well but did not pay attention to music theory symbols, I searched for a fun way to teach these important concepts hoping that it would cause them to notice these symbols in the music they play.
That is when I decided to create a board game that would specifically teach music symbols and vocabulary. To my delight, the students not only loved playing the game, they also learned the meaning of the symbols and vocabulary and began to incorporate those things into their practice and playing of the music. Success!
I will be demonstrating how to use these board games and tools and will offer them for sale in my booth.
Lion Theory
Cameron Dennis/Developer
Title: Lion Theory
Date: Friday, October 21, 3:15 pm
Overview of Lion Theory's online resources for music theory and ear training. Cameron will demonstrate how to manage all your students in an online dashboard. Students can learn and practice all concepts covered in Student Day exams.
Cameron is a pianist and software developer from Texas. Over the past several years he has written several apps that are currently used in high schools, universities, and music schools in the US, Europe, and Asia.
He is currently a DMA student in piano performance at Penn State University.
Cameron Dennis/Developer
Title: Lion Theory
Date: Friday, October 21, 3:15 pm
Overview of Lion Theory's online resources for music theory and ear training. Cameron will demonstrate how to manage all your students in an online dashboard. Students can learn and practice all concepts covered in Student Day exams.
Cameron is a pianist and software developer from Texas. Over the past several years he has written several apps that are currently used in high schools, universities, and music schools in the US, Europe, and Asia.
He is currently a DMA student in piano performance at Penn State University.
Piano Marvel
Josh Mills - Piano Marvel Support Team
Title: Get Your Students' Sight-Reading Scores for Free
Date: Friday, October 21, 3:15 pm
“I’m not going to lie. I’m a little scared to get my students’ sight-reading scores. What if they score low? Is that a reflection on me as the teacher?”
Look, if anything, knowing their sight-reading score helps to develop a plan to improve sight-reading and track growth. Knowing is half the battle, and tracking growth is motivational.
We’ll show you the simplest solutions to improve your students' sight-reading skills. We will walk through how to use the Standard Assessment of Sight Reading and reveal the secrets behind the technology.
Teaching students to sight-read just got easier!
Josh Mills did his undergraduate studies at the University of North Florida in Music Performance with a concentration on Music Technology and Production. He uses music technology as a tool that can enhance his studio experiences, and believes technology should be utilized by musicians, teachers, and students alike.
Josh Mills - Piano Marvel Support Team
Title: Get Your Students' Sight-Reading Scores for Free
Date: Friday, October 21, 3:15 pm
“I’m not going to lie. I’m a little scared to get my students’ sight-reading scores. What if they score low? Is that a reflection on me as the teacher?”
Look, if anything, knowing their sight-reading score helps to develop a plan to improve sight-reading and track growth. Knowing is half the battle, and tracking growth is motivational.
We’ll show you the simplest solutions to improve your students' sight-reading skills. We will walk through how to use the Standard Assessment of Sight Reading and reveal the secrets behind the technology.
Teaching students to sight-read just got easier!
Josh Mills did his undergraduate studies at the University of North Florida in Music Performance with a concentration on Music Technology and Production. He uses music technology as a tool that can enhance his studio experiences, and believes technology should be utilized by musicians, teachers, and students alike.