Keynotes

AMSF publishes Keynotes, a quarterly newsletter containing articles that educate, that explore issues of technique, performance, and practice, and that inform readers of its members and the organization.

Keynotes is sent to all members. If you are too far away to participate in AMSF activities but want to receive Keynotes you may join as an associate member.

Articles from Keynotes 

The following articles first appeared in Keynotes, and are reproduced here for your enjoyment, enlightenment, inspiration, and encouragement in your musical pursuits. Additional articles by the founder of AMSF, Matthew Harre, may be found on his Musical Fossils site.

• A Beginning Composer (March 2016)
  by Joan Magagna
• Music in an Age of Ignorance (March 2016)
  by Yelong Han
• Practice Tips for Adult Students (December 2014)
  by Matthew Harre
• A Series of Pleasant Surprises (June 2014)
  by Gina Gianfala
• Growing Through AMSF (September 2013)
  by Ellen Tenenbaum
• Francis Conlon's Reflections on a Musical Life (December 2010)
  from article by Louise Crane with contributions by Joyce Morton
• Bathed in Fire (December 2009)
  by Kenneth Rhoades
• A Contemplation on Music (March 2009)
  by Karl Paulnack
• Thank You AMSF (March 2009)
  by Yasunari Ishii
• Piano Accompanying; Some Do's and Don't's (March 2007)
  by Tom Haug
• Playing for Gerry and Rich (December 2006)
  by Yasunari Ishii
• Playing for Doris (March 2002)
  by Joyce Morton
• A Tribute to Matthew Harre, AMSF Founder (June 2001)
  by Rodger Ellsworth and AMSF Presidents Joanne Muench (1988-93), Libby Francisco (1993-95), Susan Green (1995-97), Joyce Morton (1997-2000) and Raye Haug (2000-2002)
• Freeing the Fossils, Opening Remarks in Address to World Pedagogy Conference, 2000 (Oct 2000)
  by Matthew Harre
• Confessions of a Flute Player: How I conquered Anxiety and Learned to Love Performing (Dec 1999)
  by Pat Onufrak
• What I Learned About Teaching Children from Teaching Adults (Sept 1999)
  by Matthew Harre
• The Rewards of Teaching Adults (June 1999)
  by Peter Kristian Mose
• Adult Music Students and Baggage Handling (June 1999)
  by Tom Potter
• AMSF 10th Anniversary Celebration: President's Perspective (Dec 1998)
  by Joyce Morton
• AMSF 10th Anniversary Celebration: An Historical Perspective(Dec 1998)
  by Matthew Harre
• Elegant and Hilarious!!(Dec 1998)
  by Heidi Scanlon
• The Adult Student, Mind of the Monster (Sept 1998)
  by Matthew Harre
• A Familiar Refrain from Research with the Learning Disabled (June 1997)
  by Joyce Morton
• Age Matters -- Maybe less Than You Think (Mar 1997)
  by Joyce Morton
• Naked Notes (June 1996)
  by Kate Kimball