Category Archives: Piano Fluff

It was the series finale of the TV show The Office last night.  I’m a die-hard Office fan and there’s nothing more I like than humming along with that catchy theme song knowing I’m in for 30 minutes of pure … Continue reading »

Little kids express themselves in the funniest ways. Take our daughter Lexi for example; whenever something wonderful and exciting happens, she gets overwhelmed with joy and starts making everyone cards. She just has the need to make everyone around her … Continue reading »

I have a student who is currently working on Yann Tiersen’s “Comptine d’un Autre été” (in my mind one of the most beautiful pieces to teach!).  She was needing some assistance in developing heart-felt expression in her playing… so I … Continue reading »

Be honest… which of the two piano teaching scenarios below speaks to YOU? Let us know in the comments below. (If a clip isn’t moving, just scroll your mouse over top of it.) 1. When a student forgets to practice. … Continue reading »

Did you give Adele’s dress a thumbs up or a thumbs down on Sunday evening?  If you don’t know what I’m talking about I’m guessing you didn’t watch the 55th annual Grammy Awards.   But you will definitely want to … Continue reading »

I’m sure many of you have heard of “The Book of Awesome”.  For those who haven’t, it’s a collection of 1000 things that make you happy… like when socks from the dryer all match up perfectly, or the very first … Continue reading »

You may just be giving your piano students a life skill you never dreamed of bestowing… the potential to save endangered species! The London Zoo, in an effort to encourage their Giant Tortoises to mate, set up a grand piano … Continue reading »

Do you have a furry studio companion?  No, not that forgotten and molding gingerbread house in the corner… I mean a 4-legged friend who co-exists with you during your piano teaching hours.  I’m betting that many (maybe even most!) of … Continue reading »