Unbeknownst to many outside the piano teaching world, piano teachers don’t start work the moment a student walks through the door. Hours of planning and preparation go into each and every half hour … Continue Reading →
Let’s Get Critical, Critical… I Wanna Get Critical, Critical
Does that Olivia Newton-John reference in the post title work without music? If it doesn't, rest assured I haven't lost it... completely. Now that "Let's Get Physical" is bebopping away in your head … Continue Reading →
Are you scared to ask this piano teaching question?
How am I doing? Have you ever asked your piano students this question? Have you ever asked the parents of your piano students this question? Seeking feedback on your piano teaching techniques … Continue Reading →
How Piano Playing is Improving Cardiovascular Health
Depending on your piano teaching style, maybe your lessons really are a cardiovascular workout. When you teach children piano do they leave your studio red-faced, out of breath and begging for water? … Continue Reading →
What Piano Teachers Can Learn From Dick and Jane…
In another life I taught elementary school. That was a tough gig… to put it mildly. While I hated tying shoes and opening Fruit Roll-ups, I loved teaching children to read. And while I never regret my … Continue Reading →
Get Your FREE “Perfect Piano Recital” eBook! – TPT IdeaSwap Returns
The IdeaSwap is back and we’re looking for your exciting contributions to make this piano teaching resource even more valuable and exciting than the last. And remember, I will compile all of the … Continue Reading →
How the best compliment I ever received directs my piano teaching business… even today
Sixteen year old guys don’t tend to share their feelings too often. So when a good friend paid me a compliment back in high school, it struck a chord and it literally changed my life (and my piano … Continue Reading →
3 Things Gumby Taught Me About Teaching Piano to Kids
He spent 35 years on American television. He’s endorsed Frosted Cheerios. He inspired a Saturday Night Live parody. But can Gumby really provide anything of value to piano teachers? I for one, think … Continue Reading →