Trevor, Author at Teach Piano Today

A New Mid-Primer Songbook For Endless Summer Practice

Every year around this time we talk about the summer slide. This term refers to the loss of skill that occurs when piano students take an extended break. But there are ways to minimize the effects … Continue Reading →

Here Are Your 2023 Summer Note Reading Calendars

Summer practice expectations can vary greatly between students. Some students will make us happy by hitting the keys every day while others can bring us joy by simply remembering how to read … Continue Reading →

Note Printing With Pirates: A Level 1A Piano Game

Do you teach students who stare at the sunny outdoors as they sit on your piano bench? If you are like most teachers, when the weather warms up your job becomes increasingly difficult. To … Continue Reading →

Avoid The “Practice Pause” With June Piano Practice Trackers

June is the month of the “Practice Pause”. Many students have just started summer break and many more are finishing up the last few weeks of piano lessons. There is a tendency this month to let … Continue Reading →

This Teen Piano Piece Was Hiding In My Computer

Earlier this week I was organizing music files on my laptop when I came across something called, “In the style of Cirque du Soleil”. That was enough to pique my interest. Turns out, several … Continue Reading →

2nd Year Piano Students: Take Time, Learn The Notes!

Primer piano method books are in no rush to take your students from beginner to Bach. Therefore, most kids manage quite well during the slower pace of first-year lessons. This is because skills and … Continue Reading →

Muttzart And Ratmaninoff Return In This G Position Piano Book

By now, you have probably heard of Andrea and Trevor Dow’s Very Useful Piano Library. With its adorable characters and cute song lyrics, you may assume that all books are geared toward primer … Continue Reading →

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