Teaching young piano students the concept of rubato can sometimes feel like teaching a wrestler to ballroom dance. But... Dancing with the Stars does it... and so can you! With a few tricks up your … Continue Reading →
5 New Years Resolutions for Piano Teachers
Happy New Year's Eve everyone! As you're donning your party gear (or your sweat pants) and preparing for a night on the town (or on your couch) are your thoughts turning to the coming year? I've … Continue Reading →
Removing Barriers For New Piano Students; What We Can Learn From The Big Box Stores…
When it's close to Christmas that means shopping (unfortunately...not yet for me... yikes!) and at this time of year we can more often than not be found in our local land of Big Box Stores. If you … Continue Reading →
And Still They Show Up: When Piano Teaching Awesomeness Backfires
I'm one relaxed lady at the moment. And I just finished an entire bag of caramel popcorn. Don't judge. Why am I relaxed? Well, sugar has always made me feel wonderful... but it is actually to do … Continue Reading →
Making Music With Garbage… Proof That Music Is Necessity, Not Luxury
The next time someone wavers in their commitment to including music in the lives of their children you should show them this video. It is one of the most amazing and inspiring things I have ever seen … Continue Reading →
Why We Think You’re All…Just Great!
Did you know that research from the US has shown that a "great teacher" can be predicted before they even enter a teaching situation? They go on to state that it is the quality of the teacher that is … Continue Reading →
I’m Betting Your Piano Students Have Never Heard of These…
I came across a great article today called "11 Sounds Your Children Have Never Heard"; a summation of 11 sounds that have all but become extinct. Check out the list below. I'm betting you'll agree … Continue Reading →
Recital Prep Bootcamp: How To Know If They’re Really Ready
It's time to whip your piano students into shape - it's recital season! A successful recital is a recital filled with piano students who know their pieces inside out and backward. More often than not, … Continue Reading →
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