The calendar flipped over this past weekend and my thermometer took a dive. That officially brought me out of summer mode and sent me scurrying for my October Fun Files! Nothing re-energizes piano … Continue Reading →
3 Video Tips For Solving Your Piano Student’s Stiff “Pinky Finger” Problem
Today I want to talk about the "stiff pinky finger". While this term would leave most people scratching their heads, if you've taught piano for a while you'll know exactly what I am talking about. I'm … Continue Reading →
How To Make The Last Half Of A Piano Lesson As Productive As The First
Once a month, Trevor and I take a quick break from our regular blog posts to share the latest games from our monthly resource PianoGameClub. If your looking to pump up the fun in your lessons, then … Continue Reading →
5 Smooth Strategies For Developing Fluency In Young Piano Students
Fluency can be a real speed bump for young piano students. Their brains are too busy trying to grasp note-reading, rhythm, fingering and dynamics to pay much attention to fluency. And while I … Continue Reading →
No Piano Practice Happening? Here’s The Parent Handout That I Send Home
My approach to inspiring piano practice has always started with my students... giving them the tools that they need to learn independently, the music that they are excited to play, and the goals that … Continue Reading →
Piano Students Shouldn’t Leave Your Studio Without Completing This Activity
If you are a parent of school-aged children then you know that trying to get any information out of them is like trying to pull teeth… from a tiger! “What did you learn at school today?” “I dunno.” … Continue Reading →
How Not To Waste Time Figuring Out Your Piano Students
When a new piano student walks through your studio doors you never know what you’re going to get. Even if you do entrance interviews, the surprises will still come fast and furious. And if you’re … Continue Reading →
Bringing Relevance to Classical Music With “Back Stories” and Trading Cards
Connecting piano students to their music is a powerful tool for encouraging regular practice. But getting kids to care about music written long before they were born requires effort. They will not … Continue Reading →
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