Today we're exploring a question that Trevor and I receive almost daily... a question that weighs heavily on the minds of piano teachers and most likely plays a role in almost every piano teaching … Continue Reading →
6 Piano Teaching Activities To Take The “Snore” Out Of Scales
I have only met one piano student who actually enjoyed practicing scales. She was a very organized, analytical person who found the "rules" of scales comforting. Every other student has sighed, … Continue Reading →
What I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before Teaching My First Piano Lesson
I remember vividly the moment I signed up my first piano student. I also remember my mad dash thirty minutes later to the local music store where I sorted wildly through an array of method books. I … Continue Reading →
5 Ways Piano Teachers Can Use Post-It Notes For Home Practice Success
It's pretty safe to say that our biggest struggle as piano teachers is getting students to practice frequently and efficiently. It's also pretty safe to say that most piano teachers own an inordinate … Continue Reading →
5 More Piano Lesson Photo Props To Round Out Your Collection
Every day as I make my "social media rounds" online I see the most adorable pictures of piano students holding the piano lesson photo props we released earlier this year. Our original set was … Continue Reading →
Is This The Key To Happy Piano Students?
As I was competing in a head-to-head piano game with a student, and as I felt my pulse start pumping a little faster as I raced to win the game, it struck me as funny to realize just how much fun I … Continue Reading →
A Super Swirly Trick To Help Teach Expressive Piano Playing
If you teach teen piano students then you know that, for some, expressive piano playing comes easily. Their emotions are almost palpable in their playing, their dynamic range is varied and their … Continue Reading →
What To Do When Parents Expect More: A 4-Step Process To Effective Communication
How many times has this happened to you? Your piano student is progressing nicely, you're working together well... everyone is happy and enjoying lessons... and then you get "the email". "We'd really … Continue Reading →
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