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 →
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 →