For most children, the opportunity to create their own music is welcomed with excitement. They’re full of themes, titles, musical ideas… and once they’ve created one composition, they’re often begging … Continue Reading →
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Piano Students Can Compose A Gift With This Printable Activity
Trevor and I were in a wintery mood this week with our first snowfall of the season. Our kiddos were out the door bright and early to make a Frosty in our front yard. Sure... it was just a dusting but … Continue Reading →
6 Ways To Welcome Spring Into Your Piano Studio
Even though we had flurries in my backyard today, I’m ushering in spring to my piano teaching studio. My piano students have had enough of winter - they’re tearing around the front lawn with their … Continue Reading →
4 Ways I’m Using Instagram in My Piano Studio
If you have a smart phone it's likely that you already use Instagram. With over 800 million users it's a pretty big deal ;) And while you likely are already posting photos of your cat, your dinner, … Continue Reading →
Create a Mother’s Day Masterpiece With This Composing Activity
One of the best ways to get kids excited about composing is to have them dedicate a personal composition to someone. Kids in my studio write piano pieces for their friends at school, their teachers, … Continue Reading →
7 Ways To Work On An ‘Invisible’ Piano Piece
Sometimes, piano students forget to bring their music books. It just happens. As a busy parent myself, I have arrived with my child at Highland Dance class with no dance shoes, and at skating lessons … Continue Reading →
A Long Nose, A Case of Champagne and a Great Piano Teaching Tip
What is the most important lesson to divulge when teaching kids piano?… Nothing is impossible! A great story from piano folklore speaks to the importance of this lesson. It has been said that … Continue Reading →
One Piano Teacher’s Solution For a Stress-Free Spring
If there's one thing I despise it's feeling stressed out. I am someone who is very aware of the "life is short" philosophy and sweating the small stuff just doesn't jive with me. But in this … Continue Reading →
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