The Playground

Per Bristow has built a worldwide following with an online program that helps people discover their voice. For him, singing is a pathway to self-discovery. Through his work, Per addresses deeper issues, like the connection between fear of performance and fear in our relationships, and…

• Written by Mel Karajas on Feb 7, 2016
• creative, creative freedom, daily life, fear, grand hyatt, interview, melbourne, Per Bristow, performance, possibility, relationships, self discovery, simply music, singing, the singing zone

Take a moment to be with Neil Moore as he reflects on this year of change and reinvention and extends his thanks and gratitude to you all for your contribution in furthering self expression across the world.  

• Written by Neil Moore on Dec 13, 2015
• neil moore, season, simply music

  The holiday season is upon us and for many, that means winding down school and/or work and getting ready for some relaxation time with family and friends. So we asked the Simply Music team what makes this time of year special for them, what…

• Written by Mel Karajas on Dec 7, 2015
• music, simply music, tradition, traditional

MUSIC IS A PIECE OF ART THAT GOES IN THE EARS STRAIGHT TO THE HEART We couldn’t find who said this, but we totally agree! So much so, that we took it literally and put together a collection of artworks that feature our beloved piano.…

• Written by Mel Karajas on Nov 29, 2015
• art, music, piano, piano art, pianos in art, simply music

The holidays are fast approaching! This may mean quite a long break for both teachers and students. Whether that’s a scary thought for you or a time you use to spread your creative wings, this group of helpful posts from our archives is sure to keep…

• Written by Mel Karajas on Nov 23, 2015
• concert, music, music lessons, neil moore, perform, performance, piano, piano lessons, recital, simply music, teach piano, the playground

  ” can cast light into the darkest corners of the heart that nothing else can reach. It can illuminate feelings we might otherwise not even know that we have. In that way, it helps us to know ourselves better, and in ways that words…

• Written by Guest Contributor on Nov 16, 2015
• ambient, aquiline, gordon harvey, piano, piano lessons, piano teacher, simply music, the playground

Simply Music lessons with a teacher or online are a wonderful way to begin a lifelong relationship with music, but it doesn’t mean you have to stop there. Rachel Geans has discovered “The Usborne Classical Music Sticker Book”, a delightful, multi-sensory experience you can use as…

• Written by Guest Contributor on Nov 9, 2015
• classical music, learn, learn music, learn piano, music, music lessons, neil moore, piano, piano lessons, rachel geans, simply music, teach, teach music, teach piano, team music, usborne, usborne classical, usborne classical sticker book

  Many people have the misconception that the Simply Music program doesn’t teach music reading, but as you may have gathered in my recent article asking how important is it to read music?, we consider music-reading a valuable and wonderful tool.  However, that doesn’t mean that…

• Written by Gordon Harvey on Nov 1, 2015
• gordon harvey, music, music lessons, musicianship, neil moore, piano, piano lessons, play piano, reading music, simply music, the playground

Throughout September and October, Simply Music has asked its community to collect iTunes cards and gently-used or new iPods for Music & Memory. It’s been a powerful experience to see how many people have shared our message far and wide, focussing their energy on a local…

• Written by Mel Karajas on Oct 26, 2015
• alive inside, apple, documentary, ipod, itunes, mp3, music, music & memory, simply music, the playground

Halloween is just around the corner, so we thought we’d share some musical tricks and treats to get you in the spirit 😉 How about some ghoulish new lyrics to Night Storm? Here are some ideas from Katie Knipp: “Rolling pumpkins, witches gather, isn’t it…

• Written by Guest Contributor on Oct 18, 2015
• halloween, music, musical, simply music, spirit, the playground, treat, trick, trick or treat