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Lipogram Sight Reading – It’s Piano Teaching Game Day!
What does a lipogram have to do with sight reading piano music? Have you ever even heard of a Lipogram? It’s a piece of writing that omits one letter – forcing the writer to use words beyond the ordinary. Writers … Continue reading
Play the Interval, Steal My heart – A Piano Teaching Game
“Play the Interval, Steal My Heart” is the perfect kick-off to Valentines Day week in your studio. Pick-up a bag of Valentines Day candy and have some fun with intervals! “Play the Interval, Steal My Heart”: This game helps to … Continue reading
Every Tune Tells A Tale – A Piano Teaching Activity
I always tell my young piano students “every tune tells a tale”. It helps them connect to the pieces they are playing, which in turn helps them become better at memorizing and interpreting piano pieces. Today’s piano teaching activity will … Continue reading
Master Class Musical Chairs – It’s Piano Lesson Game Day!
I always enjoy conducting “master classes” with my piano students. They are an absolute riot! Kids just seem to really come out of their shell when surrounded with other kids. I always find that habitually shy students have fantastically goofy … Continue reading
Key Signature Scramble – A Piano Lesson Game
Key Signature Scramble is for those students who give you a blank stare when asked “What is the key signature of this piece?”. It’s also for those who continue merrily along forgetting every sharp or flat in a piano piece … Continue reading
Who’s In Charge? – Letting Students Structure Piano Lessons
It’s piano teaching game day, but unlike our usual games, “Who’s In Charge” is actually a piano teaching strategy. Its focus on piano lesson structure means it works best with our youngest students, and works particularly well for our more … Continue reading
Piano Teaching Game: Beethoven’s Beach Ball
For many of us north of the equator, old man winter is making his presence known. The dog days of summer are both months past and months away. But we’re not going to let that get us down! So, today’s … Continue reading
Keep ‘em Motivated this Holiday Season – Piano Practice Advent Calendar
December is certainly not the most productive month when it comes to piano practice. There is simply too much excitement and activity! And not only are kids distracted, but so are their parents; which means… more often than not, piano … Continue reading
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