When I was a young piano student, I would choose repertoire based on what looked the “least scary”. My criteria? No more than two sharps or flats in the key signature and NO ledger lines. Looking … Continue Reading →
Are You A Song-Centric Piano Teacher? How To Change…
For almost a decade of teaching piano, I was a song-centric instructor. My lesson planning involved selecting a piano piece, identifying the required skills, and then teaching those skills within the … Continue Reading →
Look Inside And Listen To Our Intermediate Level 3 Performance Book
Trevor and I are thrilled to announce that An Intermediate Performance Companion For Pop Studies 3 is now available on Amazon. As stated in the title, this book is the performance companion to … Continue Reading →
Dinosaur Piano Solos, Activities, Games and Coloring
I used to teach piano to a little boy who would forget to practice, forget to bring his music books to lessons, and even forget to wear shoes. But, despite all this, he could remember that the … Continue Reading →
A Christmas Improv For Your Teen Piano Students
I love Christmas music! Like a mug of hot chocolate, it warms my soul. Nothing gets me more excited about music than the opportunity to rework classical Christmas pieces into something educational … Continue Reading →
3 Note Reading Games To Print For Level 2A Students
I can’t believe that summer is coming to a close. Every August, Trevor and I tell ourselves that next summer we will work way less. And, without fail, every summer we run ourselves ragged to the … Continue Reading →
A Bounce Back Checklist For “Already Tired” Piano Teachers
If you’re like most piano teachers in the world… you’re probably feeling burned out. This spring saw you scrambling to change your entire business: how you teach, how you advertise, how you use your … Continue Reading →
Letting Parents Know When It’s Time To Ditch That Toy Piano
While chatting with another piano teacher this past week, I was reminded of my early days as a music instructor. Way (way) back then, I would drive to my students’ homes. It took a lot of time and I … Continue Reading →
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