Andrea, Author at Teach Piano Today

Help Your Piano Students “Shoot For The Scales” With This Level 1 Printable

This past year, I challenged myself to have my Level 1 piano students playing every major scale hands together, in "contrary motion" and from memory. Knowing that scales are not always a lesson … Continue Reading →

Creating “Piano Fans” In Your Studio… One Teacher’s Amazing Studio Recital Story

The other day an Instagram post from a piano teacher popped into my feed and left me speechless. It showcased a recital that is the most amazingly awesome studio event I have ever seen. In my … Continue Reading →

Creating Piano Student CDs To Thrill Your Kiddos and Inspire Incredible Home Practice

If there is one thing my piano students look forward to all year, it's recording their own CDs. Every spring, some of my students take their own compositions and turn them into "aural yearbooks". The … Continue Reading →

Have Monsterous Amounts of Goofy Fun With This Early Note Reading Printable

Teaching piano has many benefits, but one of the biggest benefits (in my opinion!) is the fact that it keeps me young! After all, in what other profession is "goofiness" encouraged and appreciated as … Continue Reading →

A Student Appreciation Printable That Will Bring Positivity To Your Studio

It's been a long school year, and you are probably exhausted. And because your students have worked hard too, you're no doubt feeling the pressure to recognize their efforts. This is one of the many … Continue Reading →

Reinforce Beginning Bass Clef Note Reading With This Mysterious Printable

When it comes to early note reading, creating positive first experiences for kids is key. Will your piano students view note reading as easy and accessible or will they perceive it as difficult and … Continue Reading →

A Little Something To Send Home With Your Piano Students At The End Of The Year

Once a month, Andrea and I take a quick break from our regular blog posts to share the latest games from our monthly resource PianoGameClub. If you’re looking to pump up the fun in your lessons, then … Continue Reading →

Effectively Communicating The Importance Of Summer Piano Practice To Parents – Use Our Email Template!

The summer months are generally viewed as a musical break. That could mean a break from piano lessons altogether or a break from the usual rigor that accompanies "school year" piano lessons. And this … Continue Reading →

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