We recently adopted a new puppy. Marley is a shaggy, loveable Goldendoodle. Marley also has a serious need for some manners. So, off to Puppy Kindergarten I went with full expectations for being … Continue Reading →
Piano Teaching in the Trenches: When Your Dreams Don’t Match Reality
When you dreamed of becoming a piano teacher what did that look like? For me, it was a pristine studio with french doors, a white grand piano, and I'd be dressed in cute business-wear sitting beside … Continue Reading →
What Will Be Your “Pair of Shoes”? Piano Teaching Tips from a Customer Service Giant
Have you heard of Zappos? It's an online shoe company. What does this have to do with piano teaching? Lots! Picture this: You're vacationing in Vegas when you realize you forgot to pack your … Continue Reading →
A Sure-Fire Way to Get Parents Truly Involved In Piano Practice
I wish I had the time to do a study; it would be titled "The Effectiveness of Piano Practice as Determined by Physical Piano Placement and Parental Involvement." Although I'm not feeling too guilty … Continue Reading →
The Secret To Having A Piano Studio Waiting List
If you have a roster of piano students chomping at the bit to find a place in your piano studio you know the feeling of security that comes from having students waiting in the wings; because with a … Continue Reading →
Creating Creative Moments; A Piano Teacher’s Guide to Imagination
So much of making music is structured. There are strict rules to be followed about what notes to play, how long to hold each sound, how fast a piece (or portion of) should be played.... the list is … Continue Reading →
4 Super Cool Ways To Deal With Teenage Piano Students and Their iPhones
Just the other day I saw our paper girl taking a break on the curb... texting. This is not usually something that draws my attention, except for the fact that our paper girl is only nine years … Continue Reading →
Why I’m About To Banish Piano Stickers Forever…
I'm about to clear out my sticker drawer in my piano studio. For good. And I'm betting my students are not going to miss them one bit! Saying 'Goodbye' to Piano Lesson Stickers Stickers have … Continue Reading →
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