Thera-pit-ics restocked! | 20% off spring favorites and more!
There are several favorites in the Thera-pit-ics line that were restocked last week - just in time to prepare for the heat of summer! In addition to Spring Rush, Cloud & Sunshine Floral, Cloud & Sunshine Stripe, and Moroccan Sunshine, four other...
Welcome Spring! | Thera-pit-ics Sale
We are enjoying the brighter atmosphere that comes along with early spring. The world out-of-doors holds an appearance of warmth as the bright sun, blue skies, and greener grass join together in a glorious, God-painted landscape. To welcome the first signs...
Piano Accompaniment
Something has surfaced in my teaching quite a bit recently, and this is the subject of training accompanists. Typically, an accompanist is a pianist because the bulk of repertoire is written with piano specific accompaniments, or piano reductions of orchestra...
Recording Blowout | $5 each
For the next three weeks, all recordings by The Neely Team will be $5*. No coupon is necessary to receive the discount; merely add the desired CD to your cart and proceed to the check-out page to complete your order.
NEW Releases | Music for Children
We are excited to release several new titles in the line of sacred songs for children. All of these songs work well with families and children's choirs, and emphasize specific Scripture verses and/or principles in fun and memorable ways. Until January 31, you can...
NEW Release | And Can It Be for String Quartet
We’re excited to make available a fresh string setting for the timeless hymn, “And Can It Be?” In a rousing and triumphant rendition, string quartets can marvel at and rejoice in the matchless love of our God. For ease of coordination, there is an optional third violin part that can double the viola or serve as a substitute when violists are scarce!
Visit our online store to preview the complete score and to purchase.
Merry Christmas!
The Christmas story is well known to many of us, but I’m reminded again this year of how infinite our God is, and so merciful, to bring fresh truths to our attention from history that we know so well.
Our pastor was reading the Christmas story from Luke 2 last week. It’s easy to breeze through a familiar passage and think, “Yes, I know what happens in this story.” But try to read it as if you’ve never heard it before. No matter how many times you’ve heard and read the same Bible verse, our infinite Lord can still speak new truths and timely encouragements to our finite minds.
Such was the case last week.
“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:10-11)
“Fear not” is a command that needs to be heeded on a daily basis, for our feeble selves often become burdened and worried, even in the littlest details of daily life.
But what really jumped out in a new way to me, was the adjectives in verse 10. “Good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.” The news of Jesus’ birth is not just news (we hear plenty of news on a daily basis), but this is good news. This is news that gives hope; it brings peace to those who believe. It fills hearts with joy, and not just some joy, but with great joy. Joy that is beyond words. Joy that is contagious. Joy that is independent of troublesome circumstances because it is founded upon the character and love of an unchanging Savior.
Sometimes, though, “good news” for one person has little or no effect on other people, and very little news spreads it’s touch to the entire world. But the impact of Christ coming to earth touches everyone, and it’s good news of redemption for all people.
So in this Christmas season, may we all come to adore and love more the Christ of Christmas, Who came to earth to bring good tidings of great joy for all people!
Happy Thanksgiving!
In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you (1 Thessalonians 5:18). As we are all gathering with those we love, may our hearts swell with gratitude and praise to the Lord for his never failing faithfulness and everlasting...
NEW Children’s Carol | A Child at Christmas Time
The Christmas season is just around the corner. If you are like us, then you are busily preparing this year’s special music for church events, nursing home ministries, and more. It is special to bring everyone together to sing at Christmas time. What would Christmas be without the sound of children’s voices ringing through our lives? If you have a group of children you are working to prepare for the Christmas season of music ministry, then you will want to check out this new, gentle carol written just for children and that touches the hearts of young and old alike. We are excited to announce the release of A Child at Christmas Time. It is simply set for children’s choir and features an optional child’s solo, as well as optional obbligatos for viola and cello.
Click here to preview and purchase the digital sheet music.
Massive Holiday Sale on Confederate Candles
We are excited to be running our biggest sale ever on Confederate Candles. The future of Confederate Candles by The Neely Team holds great change for the company, and we need your help to clear out our inventory. Don't worry - our superior quality candles will remain...
Teaching Metronome Use {in a nutshell}
Using the metronome is a relieving way to make sure that all rhythmic values are placed exactly as they ought to be in their interlocking system. But often we as teachers assume that students know how to use a metronome effectively in their practice, when in reality,...
Teacher’s Resource | Masterwork Practice & Performance
Many times through the course of my years teaching, I have had questions such as: How picky should I be? How many weeks on one piece is too long? Should I expect my beginners to play their pieces to the same degree of perfection as that of an intermediate or advanced...
Posture
A musician’s posture is one of the most important physical aspects of their playing. It affects every part of an instrumentalists ability to relax (hopefully preventing injuries), articulate, breath, and play effectively. It can also have an influence on the...
Composers
Composers. That word sounds a little technical, if you ask me. Maybe it just feels technical. Or maybe it isn’t really technical at all. Maybe it’s just too historical for musicians like us who would rather sit with a violin under our chins or a keyboard under our...
Teaching Practice Techniques
Teaching practice techniques is one of the most rewarding things a teacher can do (or at least, that’s my opinion :)). When you teach a student how to practice, your teaching is no longer limited to the music he/she is learning. Suddenly, their potential to grow and...
2019 Planner Pages | Coming Soon!
Stay tuned for the official release! We're excited to be able to offer another free download of calendar pages for 2019! Features will include: a month-at-a-glance calendar, with spaces to write a verse, your list of projects, and contacts that need to be made...
Teaching Tip
Stop teaching your students how to play. Instead, teach them how to practice.
Coming Soon! | In Righteous Paths
In Righteous Paths is a collection of sacred solo arrangements for intermediate viola, complete with piano accompaniments. These arrangements were written with the amateur violist in mind, but are also appropriate for those who have reached more advanced levels. Also...