So many fads come and go; from Furbies to fidget spinners, there have always been things that capture the attention of kids for a few fleeting moments. But there is one thing that never goes out of … Continue Reading →
2 Halloween Sight-Reading Solos For Level 1 Piano Students
There are so many special days in a piano teacher’s schedule that it sometimes feels like the regular piano lesson is an anomaly. With Halloween, Valentine's Day, and St. Patrick’s Day fun your … Continue Reading →
Beyond Lesson Assignment Sheets – Monthly Piano Planners For Older Students
Lesson assignment sheets are a useful tool for piano students. Every teacher should be using them to ensure that home practice is effective. But lesson assignment sheets are short-term tools. If you … Continue Reading →
What To Do If You’ve Fallen Into The “Piano Piece A Week” Trap
The clock is ticking and your elementary piano student just isn’t “getting” her piece. You offer suggestions, write clues on the page, use reminder stickers, but nothing works. Your student is … Continue Reading →
An Ear-Training Game For Teens Who Need More Polish In Their Piano Playing
Teens play complicated music. Complex key signatures and rhythms force teens and their teachers to dedicate almost every second of a piano lesson to mastering the mechanics of challenging tunes. When … Continue Reading →
“I’ve Never Found A Book I Love So Much For An Introduction To Key Signatures And Scales.”
“I’ve never found a book I love so much for an introduction to key signatures and scales.” That’s what teachers and teens have been saying since we released WunderKeys Intermediate Pop Studies For … Continue Reading →
A Chord Inversion Piano Game For Teens Who Are Bored On The Bench
When a preschool or primer piano student is getting bored on your bench you have so many tools at your disposal to light up your lesson. Your youngest students can be rescued with games, stories, and … Continue Reading →
5 Housekeeping Piano Printables – Friendly Reminders So Students Respect Your Home Studio
When your last piano student leaves, you shut your studio door, grab a snack, hit the coach and settle in for a relaxing night of Netflix. Right? If you’re a piano teacher with a home studio, then … Continue Reading →