Trevor, Author at Teach Piano Today

7 Reasons Your Piano Students Should Move On From Unfinished Piano Pieces

I am a huge fan of stick-with-it-ness. I believe strongly in the benefits of hard work and dedication. I believe that accomplishing a seemingly insurmountable challenge is something to be rewarded and … Continue Reading →

Inspector McEye: A DIY Piano Teaching Tool To Get Kids Excited About Theory

Sometimes you just need a gimmick. In fact… when teaching little piano students, “gimmicks” can be powerful leaning tools. In those moments where you have a tired-out, frustrated, overwhelmed or … Continue Reading →

WunderKeys Primer Piano Book One Is Ready To Come To Your Studio

Last January we relaunched our WunderKeys Preschool Piano Books. Since then, thousands of teachers and students have been laughing, learning, and falling in love with our never-before-seen approach to … Continue Reading →

Do The Students In Your Studio Use Project-Based Piano Books?

Traditional piano books can be difficult for students to work through with unwavering motivation. Without a storyline or end goal, “checking off completed pieces” becomes the driving force that keeps … Continue Reading →

How Piano Teachers Can Get Excited About Another Year Of Piano Lessons

Once a month, Andrea and I take a quick break from our regular blog posts to share the latest games from our monthly resource PianoGameClub. If you’re looking to pump up the fun in your lessons, then … Continue Reading →

18 Pop-Rock Lead Sheets To Kick Off Another Year Of Creativity In Your Piano Studio

The first five minutes of a piano lesson are critical. If you can capture the attention of a student in the first five minutes, the rest of the lesson will be a breeze. Too often, however, piano … Continue Reading →

Are Your Elementary-Level Piano Students Locked Into Position-Based Playing?

For young piano students, playing in position is comforting and predictable. It aids very young kids when exploring the keyboard and learning to read notes. But leave kids locked into position too … Continue Reading →

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