John Lettieri Music

John Lettieri Music


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John Lettieri, Show #36, Motivation
September 25, 2021

Where do you find motivation that inspires you to work, study, or practice music?  This week, the drum loops included on a drum machine inspired me to compose a new piece of music, using the Roland V-Accordion.  There are so many sources of moti

John Lettieri Podcast Show #35, Keeping Current
September 18, 2021

It's challenging to update and keep current.  In addition, how do you interpret and navigate all the information that comes your way, daily?  Following this I present a new Accordion solo piece, composed, performed and recorded by me this week,

Show #34, Influences
September 11, 2021

R. Murray Schafer has been and continues to influence me and my work in music education and music performing.  This brief sharing about this Canadian Treasure is followed by a new piece of music, using the Roland V-Accordion, composed, performed and

John Lettieri, Podcast Show #33, physical activity
September 05, 2021

I notice that my playing is better when I am a bit more physically fit - I walk, exercise, and in particular, do a bit more weightlifting.  There is so much involved with making music:  the concentration, the artistry, and physical activity is a

John Lettieri, Podcast Show #32, Traditions
August 29, 2021

This broadcast describes a bit about traditions in life and music.  Some traditions do continue to serve us well and inspire us to gather together to celebrate many meaningful activities in life.  As we continue to search for new meaning and ans

John Lettieri Show #31, Education
August 21, 2021

I think the purpose of all education is to guide learners to keep an open-mind.  This show shares some of my ideas about education.  Following my presentation, I include an accordion solo piece, composed, performed and recorded by me this week,

John Lettieri, Podcast Show #30, Ordinary People doing Extraordinary Things
August 15, 2021

How can you measure extraordinary accomplishments? How do we stretch our imagination to make new discoveries?  Indeed, this sounds very challenging - and it is!  I invite to listen to this broadcast.  Then, I present a new accordion solo pi

John Lettieri Music Show #29, The Sophistication of Music-Making
August 08, 2021

In my view and interpretation, there is an intense energy generated in live-music performance experiences and the same can be said about in-person education, that cannot be matched by remote virtual connections.  This program will also present an acc

John Lettieri, Podcast Show #28, OMEA
August 01, 2021

This Broadcast Show shares information about the Ontario Music Educators' Association (OMEA), and how this organization serves Music Educators in Ontario, as well as how it has, and continues to, influence me in my work.  Then, listen to an accordion

John Lettieri Music Podcast Show #27, Teaching Music On-Line
July 25, 2021

What areas of music instruction could be successfully delivered remotely and on-line that would inspire students to develop music skills and a deeper understanding of music?  This week, I share some ideas and provide a few details about this educatio