When I was a piano student, a checkmark was as good as a sticker. Stickers were reserved for extra special occasions... because back then (yipes!) stickers were expensive! I worked really hard on my … Continue Reading →
“I Didn’t Practice… But I Just Know It”
I recently started teaching piano lessons to a transfer student. She's 6, she has pigtails, and she is the most honest child I've ever met. Me: "How did your practising go this week?" Anna: "I … Continue Reading →
The Dog Ate My Piano Book… Excuses and Your Piano Students
I received this email in my inbox this weekend: I have a student who told me she has double vision and can't read the music. I asked her if her mom was planning a trip to the eye doctor to which she … Continue Reading →
Is An Evil Hippo Destroying Your Piano Teaching Ads?
Here's a simple, yet effective way to boost the professionalism of your piano teaching studio... and while it may seem trivial, it's something you should take note of. Often the smallest adjustment … Continue Reading →
Kick My Bonnie Back Over the Ocean… And Teach Intervals Like This Instead
This is my 15th year of teaching piano lessons. And it just so happens that I am sick of teaching students to recognize melodic intervals on the piano by ear. Perfect 4th is "Here Comes The Bride"... … Continue Reading →
The 7 Craziest Piano Lessons I’ve Ever Taught
Most people think my job as a piano teacher is fairly straight forward. And most days it is! There have been days, however, when I have found myself staring into the mirror in my piano studio … Continue Reading →
How to Create Peaceful Practice… And End “Practice Wars” for Good!
Recently, I had a teacher email me looking for solutions to end the practice wars that were happening in the home of one of her piano students. Her studio parent was stressed to the max; feeling as … Continue Reading →
Create Piano Buddies.. and Watch Your Retention Rates Soar!
I'm always on the look-out for ways to strengthen the sense of community at my piano teaching studio - doing so is a sure-fire way to increase retention and word-of-mouth advertising. Starting next … Continue Reading →
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