Author Archives: Miss Lee

Vancouver police arrests musicians and confiscates instruments

Reblogged from 1 Year to Happiness: Yep. I heard through the grape vine – anyone who knows the Vancouver freestyle rapper Un-1  - that Vancouver police are actually arresting musicians and confiscating their instruments. From a post on Un-1′s timeline: … Continue reading

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Circle of 5ths and beyond

I call this the “Circle of Crazy.” It’s music theory drawn up into a nice organized visual. Clockwise on the outer corners it is the circle of 5ths. Going from the outside inwards it descends by semitones. Then there are … Continue reading

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Music makes you smarter

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New Author and Teacher

I am passing on my website to a wonderful piano teacher, Mariah Mennie, who will be taking over the headquarters. Welcome Mariah!

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How do children learn music in other countries?

This video is so inspiring. As a teacher, I am constantly on the lookout for new teaching methods, because I know that I can always improve. Why are these children having such a a great time during class? Of course, … Continue reading

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Our Education System Needs Reform

I remember when I used to be fascinated by the mysteries of science. As a child I would stay up until the early hours of the morning with my philosophical father, and ask him that if light wasn’t matter, how … Continue reading

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The journey of being a teacher

Teaching. Why do we do it? It’s not like it’s the easiest job in the world. It’s certainly one of the most emotionally draining careers with only pockets of reward. To invest so much energy into helping someone in the … Continue reading

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I didn’t like it when grownups laughed at me. Now I’m the grown up!

Anika:”I stapled my finger yesterday.” Me: “Ha ha ha ha ha ha!” Anika:”Why is it so funny? It really hurt.” Me:”Okay, I’m sorry. I know it wasn’t ffunny. But…. Bah ha ha ha ha! Okay, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t laugh.” … Continue reading

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Piano Lesson Vancouver shutting down

Piano Lesson Vancouver will be closing down at the end of June 2012. After 5 years of knowing I would move somewhere east and 1 year of serious commitment, I’m finally following my dream and moving to Montreal. Exciting! Scary, but … Continue reading

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Student plays Yann Tiersen

This is Soha playing Yann Tiersen.

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