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Our New Project Is Ready To Launch… Check It Out!
We are very excited to announce the launch of our newest project, Kick It Classical Radio. Kick It Classical Radio grew out of a very real need to expose our piano students to classical music in a friendly and fun … Continue reading
A-Ha… A Great Example of Contemporary and Classical Music Getting Along
I love it when people find ways to bridge the gap between classical music and contemporary music. Instead of choosing one or the other, blurred lines between classical and contemporary music mean that both styles reap the rewards of increased … Continue reading
It’s Okay If Piano Practice Looks a Little Different Sometimes
If piano students want to progress, then regular piano practice has to be a priority. Consistency really is key! But as any piano teacher knows, inspiring students to practice is not always an easy task. That’s why I always tell … 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
Want a Head Start? – 2012′s Most Important Piano Teaching Tip
Success in the piano teaching world has always been dependent on 3 key factors… 1. Longevity – How long has your piano studio been in business? 2. Reputation – How is your piano studio generally perceived in the community? 3. … Continue reading
Why an Artsy Business is Better than a Smartsy Business…
I am the first to admit that a successful piano teaching business needs to be professional and polished. Advertising materials need to be slick, emails and phone calls need to be returned on time, studio premises need to be polished, … Continue reading
Today’s Piano Teaching Game is… in a word… “dynamic”!
Teaching piano students to play with expression can sometimes feel like teaching a cat to fetch. When it comes to playing expressively, dynamics are an important part. However, those glorious little p’s and f’s usually seem to go unnoticed on … Continue reading
Why Piano Teachers Need to Prepare Now for “Do or Die” Season
While it may seem odd to be talking about New Year resolutions in November, for piano teachers the time for making resolutions is now! When January comes along, you want to hit the ground running… which is why you want … Continue reading
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