I started out writing today’s post with the intent of exploring famous celebrities who are also piano players. Not only did I believe it might make for an interesting post, but I also thought it might … Continue Reading →
Check Out Our Monday Morning Master Class
We’re very excited today to debut a brand new feature on Teach Piano Today: The Monday Morning Master Class. We believe there is so much to be learned through collaboration with other piano teachers. … Continue Reading →
How Piano Teachers Avoid Christmas Baking (or how I do anyways!)
Despite the balmy 7 degrees here on Vancouver Island, the holidays are officially upon us! Our tree is up, some presents are wrapped (my project for tonight!), and I have successfully avoided yet … Continue Reading →
There’s No Such Thing as Overkill When Fixing a Piano Teaching Mistake
I’m not going to say that I enjoy making mistakes… but I certainly don’t dread them. In fact, where I once use to dry-heave upon the discovery of my mistakes, these days I see them as a wonderful … Continue Reading →
9 Reasons I Love Teaching Piano That Have Nothing to do with Teaching Piano
Here are 9 things I love about teaching piano that have nothing to do with teaching piano. Disclaimer - This list by no means implies teaching piano is “easy”... because it is not. But when I feel … Continue Reading →
Thank God I Suck – A Piano Teaching Tip Learned from Malcolm Gladwell
Of course the title of this post is tongue and cheek... I don’t suck. In fact, I am a skilled pianist. I have spent years studying the piano, honing my craft. But I am not, nor ever was, a … Continue Reading →
An Origin Story and a FREE Piano Teaching eBook
When I started teaching piano I was young (I still am!... right?) and inspired. I was full of new ideas… ready to let them loose on the piano teaching world; ready to introduce a wave of … Continue Reading →
If this isn’t your reason for teaching piano, I don’t know what is…
Begin with the end in mind… a mantra followed by so many looking to achieve success. When I start teaching piano to new students I always begin with the SAME end in mind... and it has brought me a lot … Continue Reading →