John Lettieri Music

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 motivation that will help to guide your changing interests to learn and move forward with a sense of accomplishment and success.  Then, I present a new piece of music, entitled:  Samples of Shifting Moods.

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, entitled:  Transition to Autumn.

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 recorded this week, entitled:  Wandering Purpose.

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 also an important feature and requires attention.  Following my talk, please listen to an accordion solo piece I composed, performed and recorded for this broadcast this week, entitled:  Ready To Dance.

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 answers to questions that we all have, sometimes, the answer may be located in the past!  Following this, I present an accordion solo piece, composed, performed and recorded by me this week, entitled:  Lightly Optimistic

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, entitled:  Searching.

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 piece, composed, performed and recorded by me this week, entitled:  Happy Dance Polka.

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 accordion solo work, composed, performed and recorded by me this week, entitled:  Sunlight to Moonlight Dance.

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 solo piece, composed, performed and recorded by me this week, entitled:  Anticipation.

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 educational journey, on-line.  This is followed by a new accordion solo piece, composed, performed and recorded by me, entitled:  Gentle Breeze