Clinics & Workshops
for Teachers and Parents

The Campbells present Seminars to parent groups, church organizations, local music teacher associations, and other interested groups. They will happily adapt their programs to meet your needs. They are presently "on the road", so refer to the map on their Web Site to determine where they are and where they are going, as well as expenses and honorariums involved. E-mail contact is: vvcampbell@aol.com.

The Mozart Effect and Music Study for Your Child

Examining the impact of music on the wellness of each of us, and what music can do to improve each individual's productivity and quality of life (based on the best-selling book by Don Campbell – no relation – of Boulder, Colorado). The Campbells will integrate into this subject the value of music study for children, and provide helpful strategies, from deciding which instrument, and how to purchase that instrument, to selecting a teacher.

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Puzzling, Patterning and Practicing

Teaching the what's, how's, and why's of practicing to ensure the most efficient use of practice time. Emphasizing "mind spent", rather than "time spent". Two distinctly different workshops are available: one for Teachers and one for Parents.

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Studio Policies and Procedures

Following a road map to efficiently and effectively manage the business side of music teaching, the Campbells draw upon their multiple experiences in administering multi-teacher studios as well as the Independent Music Teacher studio. This includes techniques for managing a music theory computer lab and other aspects relating to technology in the studio.

Campbell Music Services can develop a customized Studio Policies and Procedures Handbook for any music studio operation that desires this service. Please see the CMS order form on this web site, and contact us via email to determine handbook material unique to your studio operation.

 

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Group Teaching

Adopting skills and techniques to teach multiple students simultaneously, maximize use of available time, and enhance income, while ensuring sound learning. Group Classes for Theory or Performance, Partner Lessons, Music Readiness for pre-school age children, and traditional Group only classes focused on standard teaching are among the options presented.

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Use of Technology in the Independent Studio

Developing and reinforcing an overall understanding of music theory, ear training and rhythmic accuracy through technology. Establishing an adjunct to the private/group lesson that aids students, pays for itself, and improves use of teaching time. Advantages and motivations for the Keyboard Orchestra are part of this workshop.

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Silver Threads Among the Gold

Selecting new and revisiting old literature to meet particular student needs. Which gems make sense for successful outcomes in motivating and retaining students.

Repertoire, Repertoire, Repertoire
is as important in music study as

Location, Location, Location
is in real estate!

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TSK, TSK (Transfer Student Katharsis, Teacher Survival Kit)

Addressing the challenges of the transfer student. Motivating and moving the student forward in a positive manner, while filling in possible gaps. This is an outgrowth of establishing music studios in 12 locations in eight states over more than 40 years.

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Virginia Franklin Campbell is also available through Kawai America Corporation for presentations on the use of digital pianos and sequencers for teacher and student use, as well as the opportunities and advantages of the keyboard orchestra. Visit Kawai America at www.kawaius.com.