1974 was a much different time. Star Wars was still just a twinkle in John Williams’ ear. Queen wouldn’t put out “Bohemian Rhapsody” until the following summer. Herbie Hancock had just released his Head Hunters album, featuring “Chameleon.” Dmitri Shostakovich and Benjamin Britten were still...
The benefits that young children gain from musical play are immense. By having movement – dance, wiggling, rocking, crawling, early walking, early running – be accompanied by music, it starts planting the seeds that music is fun and entertaining, and that our physical motions can...
As the oldest private music school in the area, it’s no surprise that the Toedtman School of Music provides Cincinnati Bass Lessons to children and adults of all ages. But if you have interest in learning the bass, you may have been confused that there...
Studying viola is a rewarding and deeply satisfying pursuit. The slightly larger and lower-pitched sibling to the violin, the viola is alto to the cello’s tenor and the violin’s soprano in the string quartet. Reading the alto clef is a terrific mental exercise. Playing a...
Looking for Piano Lessons? If you have been thinking about taking piano lessons in Cincinnati, look no further than the oldest private music school if Cincinnati! At the Toedtman School of Music, we have six remarkably skilled and gifted piano teachers: Cathy Carson, Brad Caldwell,...
For people just beginning, guitar lessons can be a bit nerve-wracking. Thus, the comfort and ease of a group setting can be a warm welcome. Here in Cincinnati, Brian Armor leads an “Intro to Guitar” group course that is aimed at students with little to...
Young kids love music. Dancing, clapping, singing, and celebrating through song are excellent ways for kids to learn and have fun. Here in Cincinnati, Toedtman School of Music offers three “Joy of Music” classes, for different age levels. In Wee One, infants discover music through...
Many students play the sax in Cincinnati. Only some students excel at sax in Cincinnati. Sharpening the skills of a saxophonist can help a student in many ways. Becoming a section leader, participating in Cincinnati’s regional honors bands, and succeeding in the Ohio Music Education...
So you have decided you want some guitar lessons! Great, we’ve got you covered! Whether you are an adult guitarist looking to expand your range and technique, an adult who has never played guitar, or a young student looking to begin a musical journey, classical...
Listen to an orchestra play the opening 54 seconds of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody In Blue.” Then read this rest of this post. Okay. Seriously, go listen to it. We’ll wait. …………………… How was that clarinet, eh? Wasn’t that clarinet fantastic? Didn’t those runs and peals...
When Einstein had difficulty solving a mathematical problem, he would sit and play music until his brain would find the solution. Playing the violin or piano would help the left and right hemispheres of his brain send messages to each other. While scientists are still...
Interested in Voice Lessons? Taking voice lessons can be an exhilarating, even life changing experience. Why? Well, learning how to sing is a fulfilling and fascinating process. Using your body as an instrument is a tradition as old as music itself, and improving as a...
Want to learn an instrument that can be used in a variety of different kinds of music? Well then, consider bass lessons! Bass is a remarkably versatile instrument, and the study of bass is an excellent pursuit for people who enjoy variety in their musical...
A lot of mystique surrounds the violin. It is a featured instrument in so many beautiful orchestral presentations for many years and embodies much of the romanticism that is part of music. Children are often attracted to the sophistication of playing the violin, and choose...
Here is a video of a former Toedtman School of Music student, Maurice Ellis, playing on Jimmy Fallon last Thursday night with Meghan Trainor! Did you catch it? Check it out below!...
Taking guitar lessons in Cincinnati is not only fun, but lets face it… it’s cool! Why? Well, the guitar is one of the most exciting musical instruments to learn because it can be played in so many different music genres. Guitar can be found in...
The piano creates music in an elegant manner, and the piano student learns personal elegance early. There are many reasons why a child should learn to play the piano besides enjoying the wonderful experience that playing provides. The piano enjoys universal acclaim, and its sounds are enjoyed in so many musical presentations. ...
A concert for the ages. Dear and gentle reader. Without revealing my exact age I can tell you that during my high school years I remember hearing the Cincinnati Symphony under the direction of Max Rudolph, one of the great German conductors of the 50’s...
This past Saturday I had the distinct pleasure of hearing world famous pianist Andre Watts perform Edward MacDowell’s Second Concerto in D Minor with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. MacDowell was an American born composer who lived from 1860 to 1908. Contrary to the pre concert...
By John K. Toedtman John has been providing piano lessons in Cincinnati for over 30 years! I am often asked what my teaching method is. I always answer that I have about sixty students and sixty methods of teaching; one for each student. All students,...
