There's just something about getting real, touchable mail. In today's world of technology, for a child to open up their mailbox and see something exciting inside (with their very own name on it) is … Continue Reading →
Eat Popsicles… and Make Positive Piano Practice Progress
I had a sneaking suspicion that one of my transfer students was a "start to end'er". One of those piano students who considers practicing to mean "Play my piece from start to finish as many times as … Continue Reading →
3 Super Cool “Brain Breaks” Your Teen Piano Students Will Love
Do you ever feel as though you pull out all the stops for your young piano students, but when your teenage kids hit the bench the magic disappears? With your younger kids you're using play dough, … Continue Reading →
14 Fun Ways To Review Finger Numbers With Your Newbie Piano Students
One of the very first things your piano students learn in their lessons is their finger numbers. And there are SO many ways you can reinforce this new knowledge without putting Newbie Natalie to … Continue Reading →
Take Tactile Learners To The Beach With This Fun Piano Teaching Activity
This morning Halle (our youngest daughter) raced into our bedroom, peaked through the slats in the blind and woke us with a very loud “It’s sunny!” Normally, I would have bribed her for a precious … Continue Reading →
It’s The Little Things That Count… Piano Etiquette and Your Piano Students
My very first piano teacher was a huge stickler for "piano etiquette". And when I say she was big on piano manners and performance etiquette, I mean, I practiced these "manners" at every single … Continue Reading →
Arrrrr Ye Ready?! Everything You Need For a Pirate-Themed Practice Challenge
It's the time of year to change up the same old-same old and keep your kiddos interested and excited about their piano lessons and their piano practice. One of the best ways to do this is to host a … Continue Reading →
6 Piano Teaching Strategies For Fidgety Piano Students
As I was explaining something important to my student I was thinking "What's that knocking noise?"... oh, it's his foot on the piano. "What's that tapping noise?"... oh, it's his fingers on the bench. … Continue Reading →
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