Piano teachers everywhere have students in their studio with complex needs. Be it visual impairment, Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia... the spectrum of differences is wide. And piano teachers everywhere have … Continue Reading →
A Piano Teacher’s Guide To Fixing Teen Technique… Without Squelching Motivation
I once watched a tight-rope walker by the name of Nick Wallenda walk on a wire across Nigara falls. Now, I'm not afraid of heights, but watching that gave me heart palpitations. ... probably because, … Continue Reading →
7 No-Fail Ways To Give Your Struggling Note Readers Confidence
There are some piano students who just “get it”. Note reading just clicks for them and with some guidance on your part they’re off to the races; breezing through their primer-level books and on to … Continue Reading →
The Problem With “Hey, This Is Easy!” Piano Repertoire
Teaching piano is a real balancing act. We all want our students to be successful, and yet, at the same time, we don't want them to think that the piano is a walk in the park. In fact, if I find a … Continue Reading →
Can You Force A Piano Student To Be Creative? 5 Ways To Inspire Reluctant Composers
For most children, the opportunity to create their own music is welcomed with excitement. They’re full of themes, titles, musical ideas… and once they’ve created one composition, they’re often begging … Continue Reading →
Prepping Piano Students For Exams and Competitions… The Details You May Be Missing
Our 8 year old daughter is in her very first figure skating competition on Friday. This world of skating is completely new to me (I'm like Bambi on ice) and so I've listened with interest as her coach … Continue Reading →
What To Do With Parents Who Sit In On Piano Lessons…
If you're not used to having parents sit in on piano lessons, but then there is one who asks, "Can I stay and watch?" What do you do? When we're trying to get parents on board with being an active … Continue Reading →
Sounds Like…. A Fun Tool For Teaching Beginning Piano Students Sound Control
Do you have beginning piano students who only play loud? Or soft? Or slow? Or fast? Some students get stuck in a rut and it can be difficult to break these habits and to encourage them to listen as … Continue Reading →
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