rhythm Archives - Sing Along with Susie Q

Play Piano by Ear

February 3, 2013 by Susie Q

I teach a keyboard program called Music for Young Children. One of the building blocks of this program is the introduction of left hand (LH) harmony chord structures early on in training. We teach the young student to listen for the “colors” of I, IV and V7 progressions in their music. If young students aim … Read more

Optimum breath control

January 2, 2013 by Susie Q

Breathing technique, for me, was learned instinctively. Let’s face it, if you want to sing long phrases with good control, you need to figure out your body (which includes your breathing) and ways to control the input and output of your breath. Too much focus on your breath can sometimes cause you to push and … Read more