Question from an email by Crystal: “Hi friend! I have a question for you… what books do you go to once a student is out of piano adventures? I feel like there is still a …
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Question from an email by Crystal: “Hi friend! I have a question for you… what books do you go to once a student is out of piano adventures? I feel like there is still a …
Continue reading »What do you use to write down what your students need to practice for the week? – a tablet? – a composition notebook? – a purchased lesson assignment notebook? Several years ago, I …
Continue reading »What kind of reward system do you use in your music studio? points? music money? stickers? Let me share my FAVORITE REWARD SYSTEM….. But before I share… I should preface this post by saying… …
Continue reading »“My students are struggling with counting. Especially understanding eighth notes. How can I help them?” Short Answer: Simplify It! No Really! Make it simple. I made this change in my piano studio a few years ago….. …
Continue reading »My Favorites Monday The LDS Hymns are an awesome way to build your piano skills. However, it can be slightly overwhelming to know where to start. The LDS hymn book has a wide range of …
Continue reading »“I have taken piano for 10 years and now I have gotten my first student. I am so excited but I don’t even know where to start. She has taken for one year and is …
Continue reading »Question by Jerica, Blackfoot, ID This is one of the MOST ASKED questions. Picking music outside of a student’s method books can seem overwhelming. With 5 years experience working at a retail music store, I …
Continue reading »MY FAVORITES MONDAY Do you have a student that could use a little more help during the week? Do you have a student that struggles with seeing the pattern or direction of the notes? Do …
Continue reading »Question from Kalin, American Fork, UT SHORT ANSWER: 1. Keep it Positive! 2. Get Curious 3. Mix It Up 4. Challenge and Reward 5. Don’t Take it Personal. LONG ANSWER 1. KEEP IT …
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