Author Archives: Trevor
Why America’s Got Talent Made This Piano Teacher Sit Up and Take Notice
I’m not afraid to admit that I have enjoyed a good television talent competition in the past. But lately, shows like American Idol, the Voice and X Factor are losing their shine… for me at least. I mean really, how … Continue reading
It’s Time To Kick the Music Middleman To The Curb
Who’s the Music Middleman? The Music Middleman is not actually a man, but a website. And it’s not just one website, but many websites that are popping up these days, built with the main purpose of “helping” teachers find students. … Continue reading
The Piano Teachers’ Army of Awesome
Yesterday we received an email that reaffirms why Andrea and I are often still wide awake answering emails, writing music, and planning new products hours after the rest of the world has called it a night. A teacher sent us … Continue reading
What Scrooge McDuck Can Teach Us About Piano Practice…
When I was little I used to watch Ducktales on Saturday mornings. Ducktales was a cartoon based on the adventures of Scrooge McDuck and his constant pursuit of wealth. Scrooge McDuck was stubborn and miserable, but also wise and hardworking. … Continue reading
Supplementary Piano Repertoire Idea Swap – Check It Out!
Our Idea Swappers have been busy! Piano teachers, eager for new ideas, have descended upon the Idea Swap page and shared the titles of their most treasured supplementary piano repertoire. Stop spending hours flipping through sheet music in your local music … Continue reading
The 5 Essentials of Your Piano Advertising Campaign – It’s Q and A Day!
Question: What is the best way you have found to advertise? newspaper, flyers, mailings or just a little of everything? Forgive me… This post is going to sound like one big sales pitch but that is not my intention! My … Continue reading
Piano Practice Giveaway – Counting Sheep
Today we’re releasing another giveaway from our upcoming book, SHHHH… Your Piano Teacher Thinks This Is Practice. Counting Sheep is one of 88 unique piano practice activities that are absolutely, positively, most definitely NOT BORING! We have had SO much … Continue reading
Hey Idea Swappers… It’s Time For Supplementary Repertoire Building!
Are your piano students trapped in “Method Book Misery”? Have they been slogging through the same pieces since January, and are now desperate for an exciting piece of repertoire that can re-ignite their piano passion? Enter… today’s Idea Swap! Supplementary … Continue reading
