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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
Wahoo… I can finally afford a Steinway piano… teaching app!
While my dreams of owning a REAL Steinway piano are on hold, I am proud to report that I do count a Steinway (piano teaching app) amongst my recent acquisitions. On September 15, Steinway and Sons debuted the latest version … Continue reading
Why Skype May Not Be Piano Teaching’s New Frontier
I love technology as much, if not more, than the next guy… but I am having a tough time embracing Skype as piano teaching’s new frontier. In a pinch, yeah, Skype might suffice. It will certainly make it easier to … Continue reading
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