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| 5 Tips for Recital Preparation | 28 Jan 2023 | 00:11:48 | |
Winter recitals at The Lane School of Music are next week. Our students have been preparing for months! We aren’t kidding! It takes that much time to set yourself up for a successful performance. Rebecca and Zara are here with five tips to help you get ready for your next recital. They have advice on choosing repertoire and outfits, practicing and de-briefing with your teacher. | |||
| Interesting Instruments: The Clarinet | 14 Jan 2023 | 00:26:47 | |
Rebecca and Zara are back with more interesting instruments! This week we are learning all about the clarinet. And no one is better to give us the ins and outs of this member of the woodwind family (and a few of its cousins) than Kelly Sanchuk. Kelly is a multi-instrumentalist hailing from Saskatchewan. She is also one of The Lane School of Music’s fabulous instructors. She teaches us all about reeds, when kids can start clarinet lessons and how learning recorder at school is setting you up to be a skilled woodwind player. | |||
| Top Five Moments of Season 2 | 25 Jun 2022 | 00:28:09 | |
Season 2 of Kids Q The Music brought us tons of laughs, helped us discover new and interesting music, and allowed us to meet very talented musicians from across the country and abroad. In this episode, Rebecca and Zara are revisiting five of their favourite moments from the past year. (It was so hard to choose only five!) Did your favourite musical adventure make the list? What do you think, should we come back for a third season? | |||
| Opera’s Rising Star | 18 Jun 2022 | 00:28:57 | |
We often think opera singing is for grown-ups only. It requires advanced technical skills and a deep understanding of music and languages. But did you know there have been tons of roles written for children? Very famous examples are the Three Spirits from Mozart’s The Magic Flute. The Spirits, played by children, help guide the main character, Tamino, on his quest to save the princess. Nine-year-old singer, pianist and mega opera fan Emma Moreau recently sang the First Spirit with the Canadian Opera Company. Emma shares her experience working with professional opera singers, upcoming auditions, and sings the Spirit’s solo for us. Watch out for her name in lights! | |||
| Musical Terms Trivia Show 2.0 | 11 Jun 2022 | 00:22:57 | |
The Musical Terms Trivia Show is back for a second round! This time it’s a violinist party. Rebecca and Zara are joined by Siobhan and Corinne to give fresh definitions to four musical terms. These Lane School of Music students are experts when it comes to following musical directions. They know when to cut violin strings, how to whistle a song from your soul, and how to point a pink piano with their pinky while drinking pink lemonade. If you aren’t sure which terms these definitions belong to, you better get listening! | |||
| The Show Must Go On | 04 Jun 2022 | 00:20:25 | |
You know the saying the show must go on? No matter what happens backstage or onstage, musicians must present their performance to the expectant audience. While events that could de-rail a performance are, for most musicians, just a scary thought that never comes to fruition; Lane School of Music violin student Brooksley experienced this firsthand. Moments before her recital performance, one of her violin strings snapped! With some quick thinking and very impressive performing skills, she still managed to serenade the audience without anyone knowing what was happening behind the scenes. Brooksley shares the whole story of what happened that day and gives a redemption performance of Etude. | |||
| Sizing Up | 28 May 2022 | 00:27:44 | |
Kids grow quickly, but unfortunately their instruments will always stay the same size. There comes a point when your mini musician isn’t so mini anymore and will have to say goodbye to their best musical friend. This is what happened to two of the Lane children just a few weeks ago. Zara has a new violin named Kevin or Bob (name pending) and Charles is now playing the brother of his former cello, Chenry II. Rebecca and Zara have tips on how to make the breakup a little easier, the signs that your child needs to upsize, and what to expect when adjusting to a larger instrument. | |||
| Olivia's Operatic Adventure | 21 May 2022 | 00:22:32 | |
Have you ever met an opera singing bassoonist? Rebecca and Zara have, and she’s only nine years old! Olivia Pady is a quint (mini bassoon) player and member of the Canadian Children’s Opera Company’s principal chorus. The CCOC works in collaboration with the Canadian Opera Company, allowing its young members to perform in professional operatic productions. Olivia recently sang the role of Marcel in the Canadian Opera Company’s production of Fantasma, composed by Ian Cusson. In this episode, she shares her favourite part of the rehearsal process, what it’s like working with a professional opera company, and what happens when your veil doesn’t fit quite right. Oh! And if you have a question about the bassoon, Olivia is the girl to ask! | |||
| Five Best Pieces of Classical Music For Kids | 14 May 2022 | 00:33:30 | |
Rebecca, Zara and special guest co-host Chirps have complied a playlist guaranteed to make you fall in love with classical music. Get ready to be transported to outer space, the forest, a carnival, and into a beehive by orchestral scores, narrators and familiar melodies. These five pieces are sure to be loved by kids and parents alike! Peter and the Wolf Ballet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQb5UA93VrI | |||
| Get Practicing Back On Track | 23 Apr 2022 | 00:14:52 | |
Have you ever fallen out of your practice routine? It happens to every musician at some point, and it can feel cumbersome to get back on track. If this sounds like you, take this as a sign that April is your month to get back on track. (Especially if you are a Lane School of Music Student trying to become a practice star during practice month!) Rebecca and Zara share five pieces of advice to help you get practicing back on track. These tips are easy and fun ways to make practicing part of your daily routine again. | |||
| O Mistress Moon | 16 Apr 2022 | 00:25:07 | |
Where do you find musical inspiration? For artists, simply looking up to the sky can stimulate the creative juices. Many musicians have been inspired by birds, rainbows, stars and the sun. For Halifax based-pianist Jennifer King, her musical inspiration comes from the moon. Jennifer has released two solo piano albums O Mistress Moon and O Mistress Moon: Canadian Edition. Both feature pieces that have a relationship to the environment, specifically the moon, space and nighttime. She chats about choosing music for the albums, working with composers, and what it means to be both a collaborative and solo pianist. | |||
| Zara's Operas | 09 Apr 2022 | 00:19:27 | |
Writing and producing an opera is no small feat. It marries the art of music and theatre, so it’s nothing without a gripping storyline! In this episode, Zara is re-writing the plots to three popular operas, based their title, main characters and a single plot point. The first, is the story of a prince named Tamino who turns the world into cheese. The second, a love story about an evil boy who does karate. And finally, a composer and his friends making music on a piano named Tenor. Ariadne auf Naxos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_xRW4FQGQM | |||
| The Hockey Sweater | 02 Jan 2023 | 00:20:17 | |
The Hockey Sweater is a Canadian children’s book by Roch Carrier. It tells the story of a boy in Quebec who gets the wrong jersey in the mail and is forced to play hockey with a group of Montreal Canadian’s fans, while repping the Toronto Maple Leafs. In February, The Toronto Symphony will be presenting this book in concert form. How cool is that? The conductor of this show, Trevor Wilson is here to tell us all about this marriage of sports and classical music. We chat about why this story resonates with Canadians, how a book becomes a concert and what to expect when you watch this musical hockey match on February 5th. | |||
| Teaching Composition | 02 Apr 2022 | 00:31:29 | |
Student’s enrolled in the Claude Watson Secondary Arts Program at Earl Haig Secondary School have the unique opportunity to focus their studies on visual or performing arts. Those students who successfully audition as music majors, are taught by Deborah Pady. Deborah joins us this week to discuss how she teaches and inspires her students to compose and the program’s exciting partnership with local Toronto ensembles. She even inspires Zara to compose an opera about cheese that results in an exclusive, one-woman performance for our listeners. | |||
| Zara Plays Piano | 26 Mar 2022 | 00:10:10 | |
Zara has finally realized her greatest dream, playing the piano! After many Kids Q The Music guests advocated for playing both violin and piano, Rebecca won mom of the year but signing her young violinist up for piano lessons. They discuss what to expect at your first lesson, the difference between online and in-person lessons and what kind of piano to buy when you are just starting out. Check back later to see how practicing two instruments goes at the Lane household. | |||
| Mother Daughter Duo | 12 Mar 2022 | 00:32:07 | |
Rebecca and Zara are joined by another mother-daughter musical duo in this week’s episode! Patricia Ahern is a baroque violinist who plays with the world-renowned, Toronto based orchestra, Tafelmusik. Her daughter, Liliana Mahave, is a music major in the Claude Watson Arts Program at Earl Haig Secondary School and is already making a name for herself as a composer. Liliana shares her compositional process from early childhood to now. (She has come a long way from writing piano pieces about elephants and caterpillars!) While Patricia gives advice to all the musicians raising musicians. | |||
| Introducing Zara Lane, Composer | 05 Mar 2022 | 00:24:13 | |
If are a long-time listener of Kids Q The Music, you know Zara has been wishing with all her might for a piano. Well, her wish came true and has opened a new door of musical exploration. We are thrilled to introduce Zara Lane, composer. Zara discusses the compositional process and techniques, and even performs her own pieces. Her current catalogue of works includes The Thirsty Brother (title pending), Night on Stage, Danger: Lost in the Forest and an untitled piece that she needs your help naming! | |||
| The Bedford Trio | 26 Feb 2022 | 00:27:31 | |
Four-year-old Jialiang Zhu just wanted a piece of birthday cake and ended up with a piano. It was a happy accident though! Jialiang is now a professional pianist based in Toronto and is the only pianist in her piano trio, The Bedford Trio. Don’t worry, she clears up that confusion for us! She shares with us how the trio formed, what kind of music they play and gives some practice tricks for all the budding pianists out there. | |||
| A Musician With Many Hats | 19 Feb 2022 | 00:26:53 | |
This week we are joined by a violinist, composer, photographer, cat lover and movie star. Oh! Did we mention this is just one person? Alice Hong is a musician who wears many different hats, and being a musician is what granted her all these opportunities. Alice is a member of the Edgewood String Quartet (who get to play for 1000 candles twice a week), a composer of beautiful classical music and a photographer and videographer who helps other musicians in their businesses and careers. She even rubs elbow with The Rock in a new Netflix movie. We are starstruck! | |||
| Five Composers You've Never Heard Of | 12 Feb 2022 | 00:15:23 | |
In the olden days, it was common to have a name inspired by your career, class status, or place of birth. But what else can a name tell you about someone? Maybe their wealth, favourite food, or species...? In this episode Zara creates biographies of lesser known composers based only on their, very interesting, names. | |||
| Becoming a Violinist | 05 Feb 2022 | 00:27:06 | |
Inspired by a local youth string orchestra, Tanya Charles Iveniuk has been on the path to "making it big" as a freelance violinist since the age of 10. (She's definitely made it!) On her way to Carnegie Hall, she stopped by to answer some hard-hitting questions for us. Why do violinists have to stand when they play? Why do performers get flowers? Should we throw candy at our favourite musicians? She also helps us shake the winter chill with a performance of Vivaldi's "Summer." | |||
| The Nutcracker | 11 Dec 2021 | 00:26:43 | |
The Nutcracker ballet is a beloved holiday classic all over the world. E.T.A Hoffmann’s story “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King,” paired with Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s score, bring holiday dreams to life. Each year the National Ballet of Canada produces a spectacular production of The Nutcracker that includes rollerblading bears and the spectacular National Ballet Orchestra. This week, we are joined by the orchestra’s assistant concertmaster Dr. Lynn Kuo; who has played over 500 Nutcrackers with the National Ballet! She shares her favourite moments in the show, a few backstage secrets and what it takes to make the Nutcracker, musically, come to life. | |||
| Musical Gift Guide | 04 Dec 2021 | 00:13:35 | |
Do you have a mini musician in your life who needs a special holiday gift? Well, we have a few ideas for you. Form sparkly rosin to symphony tickets, these gifts are guaranteed to bring holiday cheer, and music, into your home! | |||
| Holiday Music | 17 Dec 2022 | 00:16:48 | |
Music is a big part of any celebration, and the holidays are no exception! We have created a list of holiday musical classics to make your season even more merry and bright. It includes classical, jazz and pop music inspired songs and shows. Watch and listen live or cozy up with a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy at home. How will you be adding music to your holiday traditions this year? | |||
| Musical Terms Trivia Show | 27 Nov 2021 | 00:27:31 | |
Zara's guide to musical terms is expanding and this time she brought along some friends. We have gathered some of the brightest and most creative minds The Lane School of Music has to offer for a musical terms trivia show! Pianists Vivianne and Mirei, and singer Norah are ready with lemon toast, nocturnal animals, and modelling clay to give fresh definitions to five musical terms and to battle it out in a game of opera or cheese. | |||
| Donna and Her Dinosaur | 20 Nov 2021 | 00:29:48 | |
Donna Rhodenizer is a composer, songwriter, performer, multi-instrumentalist, and elementary music specialist. She is known for her imaginative and humorous compositions for children. (If you've ever done a Royal Conservatory of Music voice exam, you may have sung one of her songs!) With Donna, we discuss why learning to sing is so important and how much fun it is to compose music about dinosaurs and dragons! | |||
| Music Therapy with Mia Clow | 13 Nov 2021 | 00:24:10 | |
We use music in our day-to-day lives to relax, motivate, learn and have fun. But music can also be used to help heal and strengthen our bodies and minds through music therapy. Music therapy uses music to help reach non-musical goals such as movement and communication (and much more) with the help of a music therapist like Mia Clow. This week Mia teaches us how music can help to reach these non-musical goals, what happens in a music therapy session and how music therapy can help kids like you! Instagram: lighthousemusictherapy | |||
| Singing In Flanders Fields | 06 Nov 2021 | 00:29:25 | |
In Honour of Remembrance Day, we sat down with Dr. Michelle Boyd, professor of musicology at Acadia University. Wait a second! Shouldn’t a doctor be working at a hospital, not a university? Well, Dr. Boyd is a very special kind of doctor. She holds a PhD in musicology making her an expert in music research! Her job is to research how music relates to our society and culture. This has led her to creating the “Singing in Flanders Field Project.” The project explores how musical settings of the poem, “In Flanders Fields,” changes our interpretation and experience of this iconic poem. Take a listen to hear more about Dr. Boyd’s research as well as 2 (out of at least 150) settings of “In Flanders Fields.” “In Flanders Fields” by Christine Donkin, performed by The Acadia University Singers (publisher Graphite Publishing) “In Flanders Fields” by J.D. Wells, performed by Paula Rockwell and Dr. Michelle Boyd Learn more: Digital Lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZujHheZkag Project Website: https://singinginflandersfields.acadiau.ca/welcome.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/singinginflandersfields Instagram: @flandersfieldschoir | |||
| Zara’s Guide to Musical Terms | 30 Oct 2021 | 00:14:38 | |
Sheet music and repertoire books are covered in special instructions, often written in unfamiliar languages. It’s difficult to memorize them all, so Zara is here to assist you. What’s an anacrusis? Obviously, it’s when you invite your friend Ana over to play before practicing. Have you ever seen the term da capo? It’s just a friendly reminder that Christmas is coming, and your dad could really use a new cap as a gift! Did you play the schnell section with a snail? These are just a few examples of what Zara has provided in her guide to musical terms. | |||
| Halloween Hauntings | 23 Oct 2021 | 00:15:54 | |
Happy Halloween! Our treat…or maybe trick for you this year is a selectin of spooky classical music. (Sorry, we already ate all the chocolate). There is a deathly dance, a marching band of witches, a familiar but frightening organ fugue and a few monsters on a mountain to get you into that creepy, crawly Halloween mood. Did we scare you? | |||
| Pocket Concerts | 16 Oct 2021 | 00:23:54 | |
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a concert you could carry around in your pocket? Something small, and compact that you could listen to anywhere? Science hasn’t quite come that far yet, but musicians Rory and Emily have come up with the next best thing! Rory McLeod, violist and Emily Rho, pianist are co-directors of Pocket Concerts. They have created a new concert model were music, storytelling and conversation come together. Pocket concerts are intimate shows, performed in alternative venues like cafes, salons and your front porch. Rory and Emily share how they organize their concert series and why Pocket Concerts are perfect for kids! | |||
| Musical Book Reviews | 09 Oct 2021 | 00:11:58 | |
It's been over a year since the last Rebecca Reads! If you didn't catch them last summer, Rebecca and her kids read a musical book each week on The Lane School of Music Facebook page. Now, very special guests Charles and Thomas Lane, are here to help Rebecca and Zara review their favourite musical books. They have books about piano playing bears, cats who compose and even a man who eats instruments. You are sure to find something new to add to your summer reading list! | |||
| The Piano Technician | 02 Oct 2021 | 00:23:40 | |
Pianos can fall out of tune for a variety of reasons. Playing it too much, not playing it enough or changes in the weather are the most common. But what do you do when this happens? Buy a DIY kit on Amazon? No way! Call your friendly neighbourhood piano technician. Michael Janes is a piano technician who has tuned pianos from Dubai to Newfoundland and everywhere in between. This piano expert offers us insight on all the hows and whys of piano care, what happens when a mouse makes their home in your instrument and reminds us to be very careful when using umbrellas during sing-alongs. | |||
| Musical Story Telling | 25 Sep 2021 | 00:28:48 | |
From “Invasion of the Ant Colony” to writing operas for the Canadian Opera Company, Ian Cusson has been telling stories through music since he was 8 years old. Ian is a Canadian composer of opera, art song and orchestral works who is heavily influenced by his Métis roots. He shares how he tells stories through sound, the benefits of brushing your teeth and joins Zara for the inaugural game of opera or cheese! | |||
| Sing It Girls | 03 Dec 2022 | 00:30:26 | |
The music world is VERY small! Today’s guest is extra special because she is the parent of one of Rebecca’s former violin students and a fellow music studio owner. Rhonda Hanson is a music teacher and soon to be accredited music therapist based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. At her music studio, she runs a very important and unique program called Sing It Girls. Sing It girls helps female identifying adolescents develop confidence and community through singing. Rhonda tells us all the whos, whys and whats of the program as well as how music therapy can help other demographics of people.
Visit Rhonda’s website: http://www.setthetone.ca | |||
| Welcome to Season Two! | 18 Sep 2021 | 00:05:00 | |
| Suzuki, Star Wars, and Zoom? | 07 Aug 2021 | 00:22:53 | |
Suzuki, Star Wars, and Zoom don't seem to go together. But, Lane School of Music violin teacher Adrian Irvine found a way for them to blend together in perfect harmony!.. Literally. Adrian is here to share how a Suzuki violin group class can still play together in a Zoom recital and make it really fun for both the students and audience. All it takes it takes is a little technology, a couple of movies themes, and a group of enthusiastic and adaptable violinists! | |||
| Musical Transitions | 31 Jul 2021 | 00:17:06 | |
So many instruments, so little time! Sometimes it's hard to decide which one we want to learn. Lane School of Music student Shaila knows how that feels! She was one of Rebecca's very first violin students, is currently a voice student at LSM and is soon to be a pianist too! Shaila shares how transitioning between instruments has helped her excel in each one by building invaluable musical skills. We even get to hear these skills in action during a show-stopping performance of "Tomorrow" from the musical Annie. | |||
| Recital Review | 24 Jul 2021 | 00:22:39 | |
Lane School of Music students have become experts in the art of virtual performing over the past year. At the beginning of June, 325 students performed in 12 recitals over Zoom, to display their hard work and talents to family and friends. In this episode, Rebecca and Zara interview two students who gave stellar performances. Pianist Sadie, reveals what happens when a virtual performance doesn't go as planned and how to incorporate your furry friends into a recital video. Then, cellist Linus explains how recital preparation works when you come from a very musical family. | |||
| Fuse | 17 Jul 2021 | 00:27:05 | |
Non-profit, volunteer run arts organization Fuse, believes art is for everyone. | |||
| Kids React to Contemporary Music | 10 Jul 2021 | 00:14:55 | |
What is music? How should it make us feel? What should music written today sound like? These are the questions contemporary composers are trying to answer…and so are Rebecca and Zara. This week they learn that music can sound like an epic movie scene or like an animal jumping on the piano. They also discuss if singers need a melody and if rubber ducks can be musical instruments. | |||
| Five Instruments You've Never Heard Of | 03 Jul 2021 | 00:18:20 | |
The world is full of interesting instruments! We are sure you can name tons, but some are less common than others. Join Rebecca and Zara as they see and hear five instruments they’ve never heard of and you probably haven’t either. Some are very old, some come from far away islands, and others are just a little wacky. | |||
| A Day in the Life of an Orchestra Musician | 26 Jun 2021 | 00:28:00 | |
How do you become a professional clarinettist? It’s not just about being lucky. It takes a ton of practice and a bit of bravery! In this episode Rebecca and Zara interview clarinettist Sean Rice about his journey from school band to The Juilliard School to this day to day life as a member of one of the world’s top orchestras; The National Arts Centre Orchestra. | |||
| A Singer and Future Doctor | 19 Jun 2021 | 00:20:30 | |
St. James Town Community Arts provides musical opportunities for kids in the community of St. James Town right here in Toronto! In this episode, Rebeca and Zara chat with one of St. James Town’s senior voice students Thaanya. She gave us the ins and outs of online voice lessons (as a student and teacher) and how music will help her in dreams of becoming a doctor. She even shares a gorgeously sung Italian aria with us before Thaanya and Zara dominate at ‘Pasta or Composer.’ | |||
| Summer Practicing | 12 Jun 2021 | 00:12:39 | |
To practice or not to practice? This is often the question students and parents ask as the school year comes to an end and summer draws nearer. Should our instruments go on vacation with us? Should they hibernate for an entire season? Will my instrument be upset if I don’t play it for two whole months? Rebecca and Zara breakdown three options for summer practicing and reveal which is the best to keep you and your instrument happy! To book your free trial lesson, visit www.upperbeachesmusic.com/online | |||
| Soccer vs. Music Lessons | 19 Nov 2022 | 00:28:46 | |
In this episode Zara steps down from hosting duties to be a KQTM guest! She is joined by soccer teammate and Lane School of Music student Norah to compare playing sports and taking music lessons. From an outside perspective they may seem to have no connection. But, both involve winning, practicing, scoring, building skills and teamwork. They often look different in each activity but these important life skills are prominent in both. Sign-up for a free trial lesson: http://www.laneschoolofmusic.com/trial | |||
| Our Top 10 Practice Games | 05 Jun 2021 | 00:23:36 | |
We’ll be honest, sometimes practicing isn’t fun. Repeating the same thing over and over until we get it right can be boring. There must be a way to spice things up... Don’t worry! Rebecca and Zara are here to save the day! We compiled a list of our top 10 practice games that you can try at home. From poetry to cars, from colouring to obstacle courses, there is something on this list for every little musician to enjoy! | |||
| Positive Practicing with Christine Goodner | 29 May 2021 | 00:21:17 | |
What makes practicing fun for your child? Games, stickers, movement? And what makes practicing fun for you? Maybe a big cup of coffee? Violin teacher and practice expert Christine Goodner believes when both student and parent are enjoying practice time, it makes for more successful music making! In this episode Christine share some tips and tricks to make practicing fun for all involved! | |||
| Audrey & Sophia Talk Practicing | 22 May 2021 | 00:18:47 | |
Practicing looks a little different for everyone, even sisters! This week we chat with piano students Sophia and Audrey, who are famous at Upper Beaches Music School for their wonderful practice habits. They share with us why they love practicing and what to do when practicing gets a little tricky. These pianists are literal practice stars! | |||
| We All Have An Instrument | 15 May 2021 | 00:24:08 | |
We all carry around an instrument every hour of every day. It’s not very heavy and you are born knowing how to play it. Guess what it is yet? Your voice! Whether you sing in the shower or on the operatic stage, you are a singer! In this episode Marcia Whitehead, professional singer, author, and Goddess of Operations at Upper Beaches Music School, shares her journey to vocal recovery. Learn more about Marcia:
Hänsel und Gretel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eqt8M5ePBBc La Cenerentola: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeVezYX1m6M L’enfant et les sortilèges: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFeI8FH1zjw | |||