https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/ en-us © 2026 Virtual Sheet Music, LLC Instructional videos from the Virtual Sheet Music's Music Education Expert Virtual Sheet Music Learn more about music with Virtual Sheet Music's Music Education Lessons and Insights. Training and educational videos for all musicians, music teachers, as well as all music enthusiasts. Virtual Sheet Music's Music Education Lessons Videos give you insights into the world of music education. Virtual Sheet Music support@virtualsheetmusic.com no Stephanie Lewis How to approach dissonance in music https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/taste-dissonance/ - In this video, Stephanie talks about dissonance in music and how we need to be trained to understand it...but at the end of the day, are you willing to put in the effort? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/taste-dissonance.mov Wed, 3 Jul 2019 19:00:00 GMT 5:20 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Taste and Dissonance, musician, general music, music expert, music education, music Stephanie Lewis Some of the most beautiful classical pieces... what are yours? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/music-to-die-for/ - In this new video, Stephanie explores some of the best pieces of the classical repertoire, really "to die for."... but what's your favorite one? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/music-to-die-for.mov Wed, 1 May 2019 19:00:00 GMT 4:10 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Music to die for., musician, general music, music expert, music education, music Stephanie Lewis Practical "criteria" strategy for music teachers https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/criteria/ - In this new video dedicated to music teachers, Stephanie suggests the concept of "sharing marking criteria with students" along with very useful and practical accompanying material that you can use for your own music class. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/criteria.mov Wed, 3 Apr 2019 19:00:00 GMT 5:07 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Marking criteria for teaching and learning, musician, general music, music expert, Stephanie Lewis Tips to organize your music teaching https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/composition/ - In this new video aimed at music teachers, Stephanie gives useful tips to organize your own teaching composition by introducing the concept of "integrated themed programming." https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/composition.mov Wed, 6 Mar 2019 19:00:00 GMT 7:18 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Composition for Music Teachers, musician, general music, music expert, music Stephanie Lewis Music theory instructions for students https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/theory/ - In this new video for music teachers, Stephanie offers you actual "instructions" for how to approach music theory according to the level of the student, and, more importantly, how to keep the student away from iPads and such for maximum results. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/theory.mov Wed, 6 Feb 2019 19:00:00 GMT 6:58 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Theory for Music Teachers, musician, general music, music expert, music education, Stephanie Lewis Learn how to "interlink" your music teaching https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/practical-tasks/ - In this video Stephanie gives you some practical tips to improve "interlinking" in your music teaching. What exactly is that? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/practical-tasks.mov Wed, 5 Dec 2018 19:00:00 GMT 7:00 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Practical Tasks for Music Teachers, musician, general music, music expert, music Stephanie Lewis If you are music teacher, get ready for some additional useful tips https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/music-lessons-ingredients-2/ - In this second video about "Music Lessons Ingredients," Stephanie gives you some new elements for your music teaching. And more is coming! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/music-lessons-ingredients-2.mov Wed, 7 Nov 2018 19:00:00 GMT 6:52 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Music Lessons Ingredients, part 2, musician, general music, music expert, music Stephanie Lewis Are you a music teacher? Get ready for some useful tips https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/music-lessons-ingredients/ - In this video, Stephanie introduces some basic concepts that can truly help music teachers. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/music-lessons-ingredients.mov Wed, 3 Oct 2018 19:00:00 GMT 4:31 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Music Lessons Ingredients, musician, general music, music expert, music education, Stephanie Lewis Some tips aimed at music teachers starting a new school year https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/first-week-survival/ - In this video, Stephanie aims at music teachers giving some tips to start the new school year with a fresh, productive, and positive prospective. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/first-week-survival.mov Wed, 5 Sep 2018 19:00:00 GMT 4:12 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, First School Week Survival Considerations, musician, general music, music expert, Stephanie Lewis Are you a music teacher? Don't miss this in Summer time! https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/holiday-reflections/ - In this video, Stephanie discusses the typical thoughts of music teachers at this time of year: Summer! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/holiday-reflections.mov Wed, 1 Aug 2018 19:00:00 GMT 4:15 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Summer Vacation Reflections for Music Teachers, musician, general music, music Stephanie Lewis How to Find Tax Relief with Music https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/music-taxes/ - In this video, Stephanie talks about taxes and music... how are they related? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/music-taxes.mov Wed, 4 Jul 2018 19:00:00 GMT 4:11 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Music and Taxes?, musician, general music, music expert, music education, music Stephanie Lewis What can a music teacher do to improve their students' commitment? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/rants/ - In this video, Stephanie talks about students, parents, and commitment. How can a music teacher improve that? Join the discussion and share your own experiences with Stephanie and other fellow teachers. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/rants.mov Wed, 6 Jun 2018 19:00:00 GMT 7:35 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Music Education Rants, musician, general music, music expert, music education, Stephanie Lewis What are "musical transformations"? Watch this video to find out https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/musical-transformations/ - In this video, Stephanie talks about "musical transformations"... what are they, and how often can we find them in the music world around us? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/musical-transformations.mov Wed, 2 May 2018 19:00:00 GMT 5:00 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Musical Transformations, musician, general music, music expert, music education, Stephanie Lewis Discuss with Stephanie about how making music is often believed to be "too easy" https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/piece-of-cake/ - In this video, Stephanie sets the stage for an interesting discussion on the often-popular notion that making music is "easy" and without the need for real, time-consuming preparation. Nothing could be further from the truth! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/piece-of-cake.mov Wed, 4 Apr 2018 19:00:00 GMT 6:33 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, A Piece of Cake?, musician, general music, music expert, music education, music Stephanie Lewis Discuss with Stephanie about the future of making music https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/tomorrow-world/ - How will we play an instrument in the future? Will musicians be like today or half-robots? Join the discussion with Stephanie in this exciting new video about the future of music playing. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/tomorrow-world.mov Wed, 7 Mar 2018 19:00:00 GMT 7:57 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Tomorrow's World, musician, general music, music expert, music education, Stephanie Lewis Discover what "complacency" can mean in music https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/musical-ruts/ - In this video, Stephanie discusses the concept of "complacency" in music and how it is manifested. Is that a good or a bad thing? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/musical-ruts.mov Wed, 7 Feb 2018 19:00:00 GMT 8:25 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Musical Ruts, musician, general music, music expert, music education, music Stephanie Lewis Discuss with Stephanie how these 3 elements are put together for interesting results https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/dance-music-expressivity/ - In this video, Stephanie talks about how music, dance, and expressivity are combined nowadays, often without a real "live" performance. Do you have any ideas or experiences on this topic that you'd like to tell her about? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/dance-music-expressivity.mov Wed, 3 Jan 2018 19:00:00 GMT 7:05 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Dance, Music and Expressivity, musician, general music, music expert, music Stephanie Lewis What do you think about music used in TV ads? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/tv-ads/ - In this video, Stephanie talks about music used in TV ads. Famous tunes like Carmina Burana by Orff, or Schubert's famous Ave Maria, are often used in TV ads to catch watchers' attention. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/tv-ads.mov Wed, 6 Dec 2017 19:00:00 GMT 6:42 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Music in TV ads, musician, general music, music expert, music education, music Stephanie Lewis Discuss with Stephanie about how commercial music impacts our kids https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/childrens-music/ - In this video, Stephanie talks about commercial music, and how our children are exposed to it, often in a dangerous way. Can we do something to change that and make it really "children oriented"? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/childrens-music.mov Wed, 1 Nov 2017 19:00:00 GMT 8:57 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Is It Really Children's Music?, musician, general music, music expert, music Stephanie Lewis Discuss with Stephanie how we can make it fun to learn music https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/fun/ - In this video, Stephanie talks about what it means to "have fun learning music." What does it mean for you? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/fun.mov Wed, 4 Oct 2017 19:00:00 GMT 7:35 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Fun! Fun! Fun! Having fun learning Music, musician, general music, music expert, Stephanie Lewis More listening and discoveries in the world of music https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/voyages2/ - In this second video about "Summer Musical Voyages," Stephanie explores some more interesting and beautiful compositions taken from the classical and modern music repertoire. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/voyages2.mov Wed, 2 Aug 2017 19:00:00 GMT 5:22 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Musical Voyages II, musician, general music, music expert, music education, music Stephanie Lewis Discover some exotic destinations in music https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/voyages1/ - In this video, Stephanie explores some beautiful and iconic compositions taken from the classical music repertoire. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/voyages1.mov Wed, 5 Jul 2017 19:00:00 GMT 4:19 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Musical Voyages I, musician, general music, music expert, music education, music Stephanie Lewis Are prodigy children real artists? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/prodigy/ - In this video, Stephanie discusses the talent of so many "prodigies" that we sometimes spot in the world of music. Is this real talent? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/prodigy.mov Wed, 7 Jun 2017 19:00:00 GMT 7:37 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Prodigy or Parent?, musician, general music, music expert, music education, music Stephanie Lewis Discover how children inspire music https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/children-music/ - In this video, Stephanie talks about how children have inspired composers to write beautiful music ranging from happy to sad. Take a minute and open your mind with this journey through children and music. https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/children-music.mov Wed, 3 May 2017 19:00:00 GMT 9:21 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Child-Inspired Music, musician, general music, music expert, music education, music Stephanie Lewis Discuss with Stephanie the concept of today's music careers https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/music-career/ - In this video, Stephanie discusses and answers a common question among musicians: What are my career options in music? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/music-career.mov Wed, 5 Apr 2017 19:00:00 GMT 9:16 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Music? Career?, musician, general music, music expert, music education, music Stephanie Lewis Discuss with Stephanie how to deal with tough audiences https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/animals/ - In this video, Stephanie talks about how tough audiences can be during concert time. How can you deal with this? What are your suggestions? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/animals.mov Wed, 1 Mar 2017 19:00:00 GMT 9:32 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Audience Animals, musician, general music, music expert, music education, music Stephanie Lewis Discuss with Stephanie how we can improve our orchestras https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/sos-orchestra/ - In this video, Stephanie tries to answer this question: How can orchestras increase their impact on communities and on the general public? What should they do to spur more interest and increase their audiences? Please, post your suggestions on this video's page! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/sos-orchestra.mov Wed, 1 Feb 2017 19:00:00 GMT 10:21 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, SOS Orchestra, musician, general music, music expert, music education, music Stephanie Lewis Discuss with Stephanie how we can improve music literacy nowadays https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/music-literacy/ - In this video, Stephanie talks about Music Literacy and what we can do to improve it. Do you have any ideas on that? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/music-literacy.mov Wed, 4 Jan 2017 19:00:00 GMT 6:13 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Music Literacy, musician, general music, music expert, music education, music Stephanie Lewis Discuss with Stephanie the value of the typical Christmas show https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/christmas-show/ - In this ironic video, Stephanie hyperbolizes the typical kids' annual Christmas show performed around the world at Christmas time with the hope to find a way to make it better. How can we improve it? Any ideas? Be sure to share your thoughts with Stephanie! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/christmas-show.mov Wed, 7 Dec 2016 19:00:00 GMT 6:01 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Watch out! It's the Christmas Show, musician, general music, music expert, Stephanie Lewis Why is the recorder so widely used in schools? https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/the-recorder/ - In this new video, Stephanie talks about the use of the recorder in schools, and why its use is so widespread around the world. Do you have anything else to add to the conversation? https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/the-recorder.mov Wed, 2 Nov 2016 19:00:00 GMT 8:30 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Oh No, It's the Recorder!, musician, general music, music expert, music Stephanie Lewis Start the discussion with our new music educator expert https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/stephanie/musical-musings/ - In this first video, Stephanie introduces herself and starts a new conversation on music, seen from a different point of view, with the hope to spur dialogue and discussion. Be sure to post your comments and questions to Stephanie! https://media.virtualsheetmusic.com/staticvideos/experts/stephanie/musical-musings.mov Wed, 5 Oct 2016 19:00:00 GMT 5:01 no Music and Education Talks, music expert, Stephanie Lewis, virtual sheet music, questions, answers, beginners, music teachers, technique, sheet music, lesson, music lesson, Musical Musings, musician, general music, music expert, music education, music