My daughter’s preschool teachers saved my piano teaching sanity. How? By reminding me of imaginative play. As I have young children, I routinely engage in imaginative play… but I had never considered … Continue Reading →
How To Fix A Piano Student’s Flat Fingers And Incorrect Hand Position
It’s tough to explain to piano students why they should care about fixing their flat-fingered playing position. But I know why I care about fixing it… Playing with flat fingers is unnecessarily hard … Continue Reading →
What Does It Take To Throw The Perfect Recital? (The Teach Piano Today Recital Guide)
When I was new to teaching, the mere mention of "Recital Day" used to send me into fits of nausea. So much work, so much stress, so much preparation, so much... on the line. Looking back now it seems … Continue Reading →
What To Do With A Piano Student Who Isn’t Recital Ready
With the start of winter or the start of spring comes the start of recital season. And with the start of recital season comes preparations, planning and (hopefully!) practicing for the big day. But, … Continue Reading →
What To Do With A Piano Student Who Refuses To Look At His Music
We've all had one... a piano student who stares at his hands while mostly ignoring his music. And we've all probably engaged in a struggle to get him to view his score as a tool (not as an … Continue Reading →
Hop Into Composing With This Easter-Themed Activity
I am my own worst enemy. My piano students come to my studio door and the first thing they say to me is "Are we doing something cool today?". They've learned to expect new and exciting activities, … Continue Reading →
Beethoven Composer Trading Cards… Not Fur Elise… For You!
If your piano students are anything like my piano students then they must be chomping at the bit to add a second Composer Trading Card to the collection they started last month! Trevor and I kicked … Continue Reading →
9 Ideas for Celebrating The “Note Of The Week”… Note Reading Made Fun
If you have ever had young children, then chances are you’ve spent some time on Sesame Street. And if you’ve spent some time on Sesame Street, then you know that often an episode will pay homage to … Continue Reading →
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