Trevor's Blog Posts

Kids’ feelings about ledger lines are like my feelings towards raisins in cookies: they just don’t belong! There is, however, one key difference: I can convince a child that ledger lines are cool, … Continue Reading →

The most rambunctious piano student I ever worked with was a little boy named Billy. He was one part wrecking ball and one part tornado. The only time he would calm down during a piano lesson was … Continue Reading →

If you have young children, there is a very good chance that on the first day of school they are holding a sign and posing for a picture as you take a snap of another milestone. "First day of … Continue Reading →

Student assessment is the most neglected area of piano education. Trevor and I are just as guilty as the rest when it comes to prioritizing assessments. We share a million activity-based printables … Continue Reading →

My little niece loves keeping track of time. She crosses off the days on her calendar with complete devotion. She is also my daughter’s very first piano student. Last week, Lexi (my daughter) … Continue Reading →

With the return of lessons getting closer as the lazy days of summer pass, your list of reminders is probably growing. Maybe it is time to start scheduling. Maybe it is time to stock up on piano … Continue Reading →

In our family, everything is a race. Once, while on vacation, we went on a five-hour canoe trip. Instead of enjoying the beautiful scenery, the four of us turned it into an Olympic event and were all … Continue Reading →