With the exception of fruit roll-ups, “See Spot Run”, and Beanie the class Bunny, I don’t remember much about Grade 2. I’m sure we did reading, writing, and arithmetic, after all, I turned out pretty … Continue Reading →
This Would Be One Chaotic Group Piano Lesson
You know… I’ve always been envious of art instructors or dance teachers, and their ability to teach multiple students (and therefore collect multiple cheques) at once. I mean really, as piano … Continue Reading →
Are Your Piano Practice Incentives Fizzling? It’s Q&A Day!
I've noticed some teachers have <strong>piano practice incentive themes. Do you encourage practice this way, or do you think steady improvement is enough to motivate students to continue … Continue Reading →
Play the Interval, Steal My heart – A Piano Teaching Game
"Play the Interval, Steal My Heart" is the perfect kick-off to Valentines Day week in your studio. Pick-up a bag of Valentines Day candy and have some fun with intervals! "Play the Interval, Steal My … Continue Reading →
Every Tune Tells A Tale – A Piano Teaching Activity
I always tell my young piano students “every tune tells a tale”. It helps them connect to the pieces they are playing, which in turn helps them become better at memorizing and interpreting piano … Continue Reading →
Today’s Q&A – When a Student Wants to Quit Piano Lessons…
What little tricks of the trade can you share for when kids go through the "I don't wanna take lessons anymore" stage and lose their enthusiasm? I’d say it’s safe to say that every piano teacher at … Continue Reading →
Master Class Musical Chairs – It’s Piano Lesson Game Day!
I always enjoy conducting “master classes” with my piano students. They are an absolute riot! Kids just seem to really come out of their shell when surrounded with other kids. I always find that … Continue Reading →
Beyond Middle C… Leaving the Comfort Zone
A teacher recently wrote to us with a question: I have a transfer student that is VERY attached to the Middle C position and the finger numbers. She has taken piano twice before in 6-month stints … Continue Reading →