CMajor's Classroom

Bringing Coffee Culture and Music Making Together

MUSICAL JOURNEYS

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://cmajorporter.com/2023/01/21/musical-journeys/

02-12
01:31

STUDENT TOURS

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://cmajorporter.com/2023/01/29/student-tours/ It's a fun episode with new student announcements.  Thank you for listening!

01-29
02:37

CMAJOR'S NEW YEAR at MERREHOPE

Join CMajor with her announcement about her volunteer work at Merrehope.  Tune in the CMajor announcements to hear about her students and their journey.  Thank you for listening and have a wonderful new year of making music.

01-03
01:03

CMajor’s Halloween Trick or Treat

Halloween week post pandemic—CMajor checks in for your in-person learning journey. Trick or treat get refreshed and relax for a brand new musical journey.

11-03
08:15

Butterfly Wish Chords

So much fun recording this episode.  See if you can locate the three chords that CMajor talks about.  See you soon.  Thanks for listening.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://cmajorporter.com/2020/09/19/butterfly-wish-chords/

05-23
01:09

Which Happens First…?

It's another fun episode with CMajor.  Which road will you choose?  Listen to a song first.  Then try not listening to a song first before your rehearsal.  Discover the best process for yourself: practice first then listen OR listen first then practice.  See you soon!  Thank you for listening to this podcast.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://cmajorporter.com/2020/09/27/which-happens-first/

12-06
02:16

Classical Composers & Coffee

Beethoven has another latte named after him, thanks to CMajor.  It's a fun thing to do.  Nothing serious about it although Beethoven's music is super serious.  Listen now to get some ideas about creating your own latte named after a famous composer of your choice.  CMajor's cooking it up with some additional culinary thoughts about the music of Florence Price, Mozart and others.  Coffee or tea?  Your choice.  Enjoy the episode and see you on the next one.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://cmajorporter.com/2020/10/04/classical-composers-coffee/

06-27
03:57

Changing Chords

Have you ever had a student who wanted to change the music to suit their liking?  It's an exciting moment when that happens.  CMajor shares this coffee and tea culture topic of conversation.  Imagine you are a teacher who discovers that your students like to rewrite classical music.  They don't fancy seventh chords or Alberti bass and simply want to make the music their own.  Enjoy and we'll see you on the next blog episode.  Love, The CMajor Team This episode is also available as a blog post: http://cmajorporter.com/2020/10/11/changing-chords/

06-15
01:46

Classical Lattes

CMajor is inspired by classical composers such as Beethoven and Mozart.  And, more that she's inspired by her students who keep her own her toes with their modern day music requests.  Check out this episode which includes the secret to her specially created classical lattes. See you next time.  Thank you for reading, listening and watching. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://cmajorporter.com/2020/10/18/classical-lattes/

06-07
02:24

Christmas Tunes

Listen now as CMajor dishes about her students and their enthusiasm for Christmas tunes.  It's another fun episode in CMajor's Classroom.  Thank you for listening.  Merry Christmas and blessings throughout the pandemic.  Take care. - C.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://cmajorporter.com/2020/10/25/christmas-tunes/

05-31
03:14

music basics

Check out this humorous blog post about the music making and listening process.  For an extra chuckle, try putting on a random track and learning it all within five minutes.  It's how some musicians learn.  No judgment!--just saying that we all learn music differently.  Have fun and we'll see you on the next episode.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://cmajorporter.com/2020/11/01/music-basics/

05-24
02:13

Essential Chords

My students are so much fun.  They are constantly discovering new things about their instruments and music making.  This blog is dedicated to their progress.  I marvel at their piano skills.  Have fun and be encouraged.  I'll see you again soon.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://cmajorporter.com/2020/11/08/essential-chords/

05-17
02:49

Bee VS Moz

A very fun episode to get you thinking about Beethoven versus Mozart.  Which one will you choose?  Tune in to find out the inner thoughts of an espresso inspired series of classical coffee drinks.  See you again soon.  Thank you for listening.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://cmajorporter.com/2020/11/15/bee-vs-moz/

05-10
02:42

Coffee & Music Conversation

CMajor's favorite things to talk about--Coffee and Music.  Check out this humorous post about visual arts versus performing arts stories. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://cmajorporter.com/2020/11/22/coffee-music-conversation/

05-03
02:31

Musical Macchiatos

The CMajor's Classroom podcast team presents an episode expressing CMajor's love for macchiatos.  Put some music in your mind and in your imagination with this episode.  Thanks for listening.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://cmajorporter.com/2020/11/29/musical-macchiatos/

04-20
02:01

ChristmasEve Chord Challenge

CMajor challenges you to take four chords and make some music.  As one of her students said, "There's a lot of music in just four notes!".  Have fun and see you on the next episode.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://cmajorporter.com/2020/12/25/christmaseve-chord-challenge/

04-12
01:12

Handful of Coffee & Keys

Loving the idea of bringing coffee and tea to music class, CMajor encourages you to celebrate music making and coffee culture together.  Listen now as she spins a student inspired tale about "Handful of Keys" with Coffee & Tea in mind.  Thank you for listening and reading.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://cmajorporter.com/2021/03/19/handful-of-coffee-keys/

04-06
03:45

True to Our Hearts

CMajor is so grateful for each and everyone of you.  Happy Easter! If you are celebrating today, just know that you remain true to our hearts in each and every way.  Thank you for listening!  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://cmajorporter.com/2021/03/23/true-to-our-hearts/

04-04
01:24

Imagine that…

CMajor's Imagine That blog post challenges readers to open their imaginations just a little bit more than usual.  Read now for information about player pianos and the ongoing discussion about digital keyboards versus acoustic pianos.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://cmajorporter.com/2021/04/02/imagine-that/

04-02
04:37

New Year Challenge

Did you start your new year off with a New Year Challenge?  If not, listen to this episode for an idea.  CMajor is challenging each and every one of you to consider making 2021 the year of a softer kinder challenge.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://cmajorporter.com/2021/01/03/new-year-challenge/

03-28
02:51

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