I hate clutter. Which is why Chrtistmas stresses me out. My otherwise “minimalist” house becomes a haven for snowmen, candles, mistletoe, and other paraphanelia to fill up flat surfaces. When things … Continue Reading →
A Piano Teacher’s Guide To Super-Fan Stardom
Growing up, my piano teacher was a bit of a legend. If you got an “entrance interview” with her, you were the talk-of-the-town. She had, for lack of a better term, a cult following; an army of … Continue Reading →
He Said, She Said, And What Zig Would Say – Keeping Piano Students Positive
Let’s not kid ourselves… the piano is NOT an easy instrument to learn. It can chew up and spit out even the most motivated adult student... so imagine how it can sometimes make our youngest musicians … Continue Reading →
Recitals Gone Bad: And The Winner Is…
I'm so glad we can share in one another's pain, all the while having a good laugh. Actually, replace "good laugh" with "bustin' a gut" because there were some seriously funny recital … Continue Reading →
“It’s Probably That Darned Funeral” … And Other Piano Recital Disasters
Piano recitals are a shared experience among piano teachers. We all know how much work and organization they take, we all know how rewarding it feels to sit back and enjoy the fruits of our labor... … Continue Reading →
Break Through The “Too Cool” And Be “Too Fun!”
If adults weren’t afraid to “run like kids”, I am certain the world would be a healthier place. I came to this conclusion after Lexi decided to join me on a run this afternoon. As we trotted down the … Continue Reading →
Searching For Sugar Maples: The Truth About Finding Piano Students
Did you know that a sugar maple tree must be 50 years old before its sap can be safely harvested for maple syrup? I did. Yup... I knew that because I toured a sugar maple farm on a recent vacation. … Continue Reading →
Look Out QVC… Piano Students are Learning to Sell!
Our Facebook community is amazing. There are over 2200 fans on the Teach Piano Today Facebook page and the interaction, sharing and sense of community is something that I look forward to each day. My … Continue Reading →
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