Most piano teachers (myself included) teach in tidy little blocks of time. And this means that if we want to increase our teaching income... we generally have to increase our teaching time. But is … Continue Reading →
How To Make Memorizing Pentascales More Fun With Our “Penta-pillar Cards”
You've likely noticed that Trevor and I are on a two-person mission to rid boredom from every single part of a piano lesson; technical exercises, sight-reading, theory, repertoire... everything is … Continue Reading →
6 Piano Student Safety Nets To Rescue Any Home Practice Session
A child should never leave the piano feeling frustrated. That’s my goal for home practice. That’s one of the main things I work to achieve during lesson time. It’s probably what all teachers should … Continue Reading →
Printable Trading Cards To Make Music History More Relevant For Your Students
I like to think that I teach pretty well-rounded piano lessons. In any given week my students will have run the gamut of musical experiences from technical work to repertoire to ear training to … Continue Reading →
To Save My Sanity, I Started Structuring My Piano Lessons Like This…
“How should I structure my piano lessons?” This is one of the most common questions we are asked. And the truth is… there is no single right approach to lesson structure. But there is a single wrong … Continue Reading →
Create A Love for Improvisation With This Valentine’s Day Activity
Every time I pull out an improv activity, my piano kids won't let me do anything else for the rest of the lesson. Their enthusiasm is contagious, as their creativity and confidence bubble over. Even … Continue Reading →
What To Do When A Piano Student Breaks, Sprains, Twists, Or Burns A Hand
At some point in our teaching careers we will all be faced with it.... a "two-handed" piano student suddenly becomes a "one-handed" piano student. Whether it's a broken arm, a sprained wrist, or … Continue Reading →
A Valentine’s Day Piano Game For Your Lovely Little Note Readers
Kids love “mini” holidays! And while days like Valentine's Day aren’t technically holidays, to little kids they can be as exciting as Easter and Thanksgiving ... (okay, maybe not Christmas!) When … Continue Reading →
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