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 →
Teaching Kids Piano Driving You Crazy? Try This!
Teaching kids piano is a challenging profession. So what should you do when it’s time to throw in the towel? How about serenading cows with your beautiful music? Now that’s a switch from teaching … Continue Reading →
How to instantly make your piano studio population bigger… and taller!
If you make your living teaching piano to children, consider offering piano lessons to their parents too. Listen to any marketing guru and they will all tell you the same message, “It’s a heck of a … Continue Reading →
From Lost to Found – What Forward Thinking Piano Teachers Can’t Forget About Advertising!
Here’s a statistic that through me for a loop… according to a US Gallup poll commissioned by the National Association of Music Merchants, in 2006 82% of people knew where to find a music instructor. … Continue Reading →
How to Teach Your Piano Students to Love Classical Music in 20 minutes, 44 seconds!
I’ve watched this video many times (it’s 3 years old) and it still captivates and inspires me. Are you struggling to inspire your piano students with classical music? If you’re not… … Continue Reading →