Samantha Coates

@JamesHumbers @Uz_Khawaja Hope you get lots of cricket tomorrow too… assuming you’ll still be in bed…

Special thanks to Jonny Bairstow for keeping the Sydney test alive so I have more to watch in bed today. A wonderful ton, gutsy & a great foil to the wonderful one by @Uz_Khawaja which I was privileged to see in person. So pleased for both who have been in and out of their sides.

@JamesHumbers Yuck. 😢

also, of course, we can’t get RATs to test the rest of my family, so they’ll have to join the queues tomorrow…

Sadly, I’ve just tested positive. Doesn’t seem to be a way to register this RAT result with @NSWHealth, and the @scg, where I’ve just spent 2 days, wasn’t using QR codes, so I don’t really know how to tell anyone but my friends to monitor closely for symptoms …

My @Blitzlet is no longer a teenager. But she’s been that way for a very, very long time already. HB CC wuboo nanoo love you

Black-note pieces are on SALE! Until the end of July they are only $6 USD (usually $9). There are eight different black-note pieces in the library... this one seems to be the most popular though! It has a 'We Will... blitzbooks.roterepertoire.com/p/groove-it-le…

NEW BLOG POST! :) blitzbooks.com/the-three-mode…

Posting this here in honour of back to school. And a warning that part two is on its way! :) facebook.com/BlitzBooks/pos…

Books written, shirts embroidered, tote bags printed and packed, flights booked. I'm ready for the workshop tour! If you would like to come, here's a booking link: facebook.com/pg/AustralianP… I hope to see you there!

This article explains how I went from being scared and skeptical to enlightened and encouraged... re rote teaching. thepianoteacher.com.au/articles/rote-…

You'll all be musos by about 8:15 tonight. Please sing loud! #IgniteSydney

Looking for a simple piece for students to practice pedalling? blitzbooks.roterepertoire.com/p/for-the-peda… blitzbooks.roterepertoire.com/p/for-the-peda…

24 hours to go on the 30% off membership offer! Get instant access to all the packs on the site plus all future packs. Enter OPPDAY30 at checkout. (Click on 'add coupon') blitzbooks.roterepertoire.com/p/rote-reperto…

Do you have any students whose parents taught them how to ride a bike? This analogy has worked wonders in my studio, helping parents to understand how piano practice actually works. blitzbooks.com/why-piano-play…

Let's teach the whole world how to sight read! Share this with anyone and everyone - it's free. blitzbooks.roterepertoire.com/p/the-10-level… blitzbooks.roterepertoire.com/p/the-10-level…

Read Brenda Hunting's excellent blog about healthy technique AND about our workshop this coming Sunday, August 26, in Brisbane. Tickets still available! pianopedagogues.com/single-post/20…

I especially love what he says about children learning language. Some become fluent earlier than others (you could call this a 'gift'), but in the end they all get there. It's not how quickly we learn to speak... it's what we have to say that's... facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Calling all Brisbane teachers! I hope you can come to this. It will be a really great afternoon. :) facebook.com/BlitzBooks/pos…

Here's a quick summary of how to teach BlitzBooks Rote Repertoire. facebook.com/BlitzBooks/vid…

Brilliant jazz educator Bradley Sowash's comments on BlitzBooks Rote Repertoire, in which students improvise/compose their own 'Level 4' after having learned Levels 1-3. In his words to me, he said 'I like the way you turn 'em loose!' :) facebook.com/BlitzBooks/pos…

I am excited to say that in response to requests from members we now have a YouTube channel just for Rote Repertoire! This will be especially helpful for young students who find it a little difficult to remember how to... youtube.com/channel/UCJNbr…

Samantha describes in one minute a great technique for memorising music. Keep an eye out for her gorgeous dog Norbert! facebook.com/BlitzBooks/vid…