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Here is some of what goes on with students studying with Schoen Music Studio 

SWIMTA District Auditions Results

Sunday, January 29, 2023 | Uncategorized

Congratulations to five students who participated in the Southwest Iowa Music Teachers Association District Auditions in Council Bluffs on Saturday, 21 January 2023

Maria Fix performed at Level E.

Braydon Fujan performed at Level D and earned First Place in Performance and Honor Roll (90% or higher) on the Theory Exam.

Ash Lau performed at Level C and earned Alternate Winner in Performance and Honor Roll (90% or higher) on the Theory Exam. 

Henry Conroy performed at Level B and earned Honorable Mention in Performance and Honor Roll (90% or higher) on the Theory Exam. 

Paul Stevens performed at Level A and earned Honorable Mention  in Performance and Honor Roll (90% or higher) on the Theory Exam. 

Key Signature Tips

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 | Uncategorized

Trick for Major Keys with SHARPS: Last sharp up a half step is the key

Trick for Major Keys with FLATS: Second to last (aka as second from the right) IS the key

One flat is F major

Zero sharps and flats is C major

If you know the major key, find the relative minor by going down three half steps, e.g. G major and E minor