My young piano student Kevin tried really hard. He listened well, practiced piano regularly at home, and was eager and enthusiastic. However, no matter how many times Kevin played his piano … Continue Reading →
Sonia And The Sonatina: A Fairy Tale of Sorts
Question: My students need to learn a Sonatina for their exams. How do I make it interesting enough for them to want to practice? They enjoy the more modern selections the exam allows, but the … Continue Reading →
How to Take Out An Insurance Policy On Your Piano Students
Okay, so it's not a real insurance policy I'm talking abut, but rather a metaphorical one. And an important one at that. By "taking out an insurance policy" I mean doing everything you can to … Continue Reading →
How To Teach Piano to Missy Miss-A-Lot
If you have a well-written studio policy, then students who miss their fair share of lessons may not be a big concern for you. After all, it's 30 minutes of paid time for you to tidy the studio, … Continue Reading →
Try This Studio Challenge And Watch Practice Hours Grow!
The weather has finally improved in our area of the world... and the kids here have been starved for sunshine for, well, at least 6 months! Sitting down to practice piano at home is the last thing on … Continue Reading →
How To Teach Piano To “Anthony Ants-In-His-Pants”
I have taught many "Anthonys" over the years. Mostly because I was willing to take on the piano students that were deemed "too difficult" by other teachers! In fact, I gained a reputation in my area … Continue Reading →
How to Teach Transfer Piano Students
Question: What recommendations do you have for teaching transfer students? For example, how do you determine what level they are at? How do you determine what method to use and where to start in that … Continue Reading →
How To Teach Piano To “Overscheduled Olivia”
In order to survive as a piano teacher, you’ll need to know how to teach piano to over-scheduled students. My piano studio hallway has become a hockey gear locker more often than my air fresheners … Continue Reading →
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