by Victoria | May 6, 2022 | Music, Product Reviews
With the first mix sent back for the next round of post-production edits, we are getting more and more excited about the pending relesase of our new family album. The texts for the songs contained on the album have been written by the Lord’s people in many different...
by The Neely Team | Mar 9, 2022 | Family News, Music, New Releases
We are excited and grateful to announce that the Lord has opened the opportunity for our family to be in the recording studio once again! It’s been many years, but we are thrilled to be able to offer a sacrifice of praise that will exalt our God and encourage...
by Victoria | May 3, 2019 | Music Pedagogy, Music
The title here says it all. For any musician, the skill of sightreading is absolutely essential. It doesn’t matter if you are primarily a church musician, orchestra player, teacher, or something else – there is sure to come a time when you are handed music...
by Victoria | Apr 25, 2019 | New Releases, Music
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...
by Victoria | Feb 13, 2019 | Music Pedagogy, Music
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...
by Victoria | Feb 1, 2019 | Music
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.*Shipping costs apply. Browse Recordings Purchase...
by Victoria | Jan 5, 2019 | Music, New Releases
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...
by Victoria | Nov 19, 2018 | New Releases, Music
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...
by Victoria | Oct 31, 2018 | Music Pedagogy, Music
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,...
by Victoria | Oct 25, 2018 | Music Pedagogy, Music
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...
by Victoria | Oct 16, 2018 | Music Pedagogy, Music
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...
by Victoria | Oct 9, 2018 | Music, Music Pedagogy
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...
by Victoria | Oct 3, 2018 | Music Pedagogy, Music
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...
by Victoria | Sep 25, 2018 | Music Pedagogy, Music
Stop teaching your students how to play. Instead, teach them how to practice.
by Victoria | Sep 20, 2018 | New Releases, Music
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...
by Victoria | Sep 18, 2018 | Music Pedagogy, Music
The words theory and technique are often lumped together in the world of piano pedagogy, especially when in the context of elementary and intermediate students. There are often books that are labeled for developing theory and technique together, which could be fine....
by Victoria | Sep 11, 2018 | Music Pedagogy, Music
I don’t know about each of you, but there are some key things that I had to work through when I first began teaching music. Helps for new music teachers can be so valuable because these teachers are new. They don’t have 10, 20, or 50 years of experience,...
by Victoria | Aug 28, 2018 | Music Pedagogy, Music
While attending a workshop on piano pedagogy recently presented by Dr. Susan Kindall, the students in the class were given the opportunity to describe in one word a good teacher by whom they had been positively impacted (these traits were not given exclusively as...
by Victoria | Aug 21, 2018 | Music Pedagogy, Music
If you’ve ever heard elementary pianists play, you probably know what I’m talking about – that unmistakable beginner’s plunk (with which I was plagued myself as a young musician). For the first several months of my teaching experience, I thought primarily of achieving...
by Victoria | Aug 14, 2018 | Music Pedagogy, Music
Question: My student acts like [she] doesn’t remember the things I asked [her] to work on at the previous lesson. What are effective ways to approach this? Answer: There could be multiple answers to this question. I will address three primary causes behind forgetful...
by Victoria | Aug 8, 2018 | Music Pedagogy, Music
In my last article, Why Should I Learn an Instrument? I briefly referenced Psalm 33:3 where it says, “Play skillfully with a loud noise.” This verse has become an immense encouragement in my own journey of learning, teaching, and playing skillfully, and also helped me...
by Victoria | Jul 31, 2018 | Music Pedagogy, Music
Why should I learn an instrument? It’s a good question: perfectly legitimate. It begs an answer. Perhaps it’s a question that your students will never ask you. They may not, after all, be able to summon the courage to face their teacher and actually put their thoughts...
by Victoria | Jul 24, 2018 | Music Pedagogy, Music
One of the greatest joys is teaching music to little ones – the size person that sits on the piano bench and can barely reach the pedals, or whose violin measures an approximate 10.25 inches. I always find that these times gratify my love for adventure, and it...
by Victoria | Jul 17, 2018 | Music Pedagogy, Music
Nearly every pianist will, at some point, fill the role of a church pianist. Even if it is not a long-term arrangement, every pianist should be prepared to serve in this capacity by developing certain skills. Here are the top ten skills that my church music...
by Victoria | Jul 10, 2018 | Music Pedagogy, Music
Many times at the end of a long day of teaching I’ll sigh and wonder if my students will ever succeed as musicians. Always, this question is tailed by another that is just as haunting and perhaps even harder to answer: will I ever succeed as a teacher? After all,...
by Victoria | Jul 5, 2018 | Music Pedagogy, Music
In my previous article, Thoroughly Equipping Music Students for Life – Part 1, I highlighted some of the primary ways in which piano students should be prepared for future ministry and occupation. In this article, Thoroughly Equipping Music Students for Life – Part 2,...
by Victoria | Jun 26, 2018 | Music Pedagogy, Music
We often hear parents make statements about preparing their children for “real life.” As teachers, we need to be equipping music students for life, preparing them to take on the challenges they will face as an adult musician. Specifically, our students need to be...
by Victoria | Jun 19, 2018 | Music Pedagogy, Music
What is legato for a pianist? We all know that legato passages are marked with slurs. And hopefully we all know that legato actually means “smooth;” not quiet, as is a somewhat common mistake among students. I remember as a young violinist that slurs made perfect...
by Victoria | Jun 12, 2018 | Music Pedagogy, Music
I had a conversation with a friend and fellow private teacher some time ago and, in the course of our discussion, she asked how I had learned about the various eras of music, and then how I approach teaching them to my students. The question caught me a little off...
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by Victoria | Sep 30, 2017 | Music, New Releases
We at Neely Marketplace would like you to meet four of our very dear comrades from the music department: Miss 1, Miss 2, Mammoth V, and Big C. We hope you enjoy your time with them. Violin 1: Almost everyone has heard of the string quartet, haven’t they?...
by The Neely Team | Sep 18, 2017 | Music, New Releases
O Come, All Ye Faithful This week we are featuring an advanced violin arrangement, and are giving it away for 1 day. Here are a few simple details: Follow this link so you can add the product to your cart. Proceed to the check-out and receive the arrangement for FREE....
by Victoria | Sep 6, 2017 | Music, New Releases
School may only be in its first official week for your family, but for musicians, it’s time to start considering the holiday season. As our family plans the calendar of events for the Christmas season, we look forward to a myriad of opportunities to minister...
by The Neely Team | Dec 14, 2016 | Music, New Releases
We are pleased to release our Christmas recording, Let the Joy Begin, as an audio download in our online store. As a special gift to you this season, we are offering the download to you completely free of charge, no purchase necessary, for one day only! Hurry and...
by Victoria | Nov 18, 2016 | Music, New Releases
It’s here! Just in time for Christmas, Promise Fulfilled is now in stock! With seven arrangements for solo lever and pedal harp, this new release by Aubrey Elliott and Victoria Neely features songs that reflect the coming of the Messiah. Also, the offer for free...
by The Neely Team | Nov 3, 2016 | Music, New Releases
Just in time for Christmas! Aubrey Elliott and Victoria Neely have finished a second book for solo harp, this time focusing on the birth of the Savior. Pre-order Promise Fulfilled today, and use coupon code PromisesShipped2016 to receive free shipping checkout on all...
by The Neely Team | Feb 15, 2016 | Music, Product Reviews
This recently released recording by the Mieczkowski Family is everything it looks to be, and much more! The Mieczkowskis seek to honor their God in all they do, and that desire is made manifest in the beautiful excellence of their musicianship. Our family has been...
by Victoria | Feb 2, 2016 | Music, New Releases, Product Reviews
New release — sheet music for a song by Amanda M. N. Wilkes. This lovely song was written in honor of Mrs. Darlene Deibler Rose, and taken from her book, Evidence Not Seen. This song is available for download on for our first recording, A Mirror of His Grace. Arranged...
by Victoria | Jan 18, 2016 | Music, New Releases, Product Reviews
New release — sheet music for a song by Amanda M. N. Wilkes. This lovely arrangement was written as a result of a difficult trial we walked through as a family. This song is available for download on for our first recording, A Mirror of His Grace. Arranged for...
by The Neely Team | Nov 9, 2015 | Music, New Releases, Product Reviews
Many have asked… … and we are now grateful to report that the complete sheet music arrangement for Godly Heroes is now available for purchase in our shop! You can purchase here! From our recording, Lest We Forget, Godly Heroes is sure to be a favorite for church...
by The Neely Team | Aug 13, 2015 | Events, Family News, JessiLise Studios, Music, Trips & Travels
Yet another journey in June was to Richmond for the HEAV (Home Educator’s Association of Virginia) Convention. With the days packed to bursting with busyness, fellowship, opportunities to serve and minister to many precious people, and much more, we all came away...
by The Neely Team | Jun 5, 2015 | Events, JessiLise Studios, Music
Neely Marketplace plans to represented at the Home Educator’s Association of Virginia (HEAV) Convention on June 11-13! Join us there for an exciting, encouraging weekend – focused on renewing the joy of home education – and be sure to stop by our booth (#222) to check...
by Victoria | Apr 20, 2015 | Music
The Bach Inventions are a collection of exercise pieces, with a style original to the composer Bonporti. These pieces were based to a large extent on the art of improvisation. As time passed, this sort of exercise music, composed in two parts, became a signature work...
by The Neely Team | Feb 21, 2015 | Family News, JessiLise Studios, Music, Trips & Travels
What a blessing it was to journey northward a few weeks ago to take part in the Gen2 Conference! Hosted by Generations with Vision (taking place at the Creation Museum), this conference focused on the millennial generation and why a large percentage of it is walking...
by Victoria | Jan 17, 2015 | Music
As the spring sun gave way to its growing heat over the country-side of Mexico, the French army was waging war against the Mexican army commanded by General Ignacio Zaragoza. In May of 1862, the French succumbed to the force of their enemy in the Battle of Puebla....
by The Neely Team | Nov 13, 2014 | Family News, Music, Product Reviews
With much gratitude to the LORD and to the Generations with Vision team, we report that the Family Economics & Mentorship Conference this past weekend was a decided success! How can one summarize, in a short post, several days packed to the fullest with...
by The Neely Team | Oct 29, 2014 | Music, Product Reviews
With gratitude to the Lord and to our wonderful website counselor, Robert Staddon, we are delighted to announce that our first music recording, A Mirror of His Grace, is available again… this time, in mp3 download! The story… Many have asked about the story behind our...
by Victoria | Oct 29, 2014 | Music, Product Reviews
As teachers of beginning pianists, we love using the Keys for the Kingdom piano method series! It progressively moves students from, in Level A, note reading and beginning technique, to, in Keys for the Kingdom Level B, playing on the grand staff in fun and easy...
by Victoria | Oct 3, 2014 | Music, Product Reviews
As active piano teachers, we are often asked what method we use and recommend. Our favorite piano method for the earliest beginner is the Keys for the Kingdom series, Level A. This wonderful system for teaching and learning one of the most commonly sought-after...
