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Choosing Music After Method Books

On October 25, 2018 By PianoGalVal In Music, You Asked

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 …

Lesson Assignment Notebook Pages

On August 30, 2018 By PianoGalVal In Free Content

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 …

88 – BEADS Piano Reward Program

On June 19, 2018 By PianoGalVal In My Favorites Monday

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… …

Counting Simplified!

On June 13, 2018 By PianoGalVal In You Asked

“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….. …

A Great Way to Learn ALL the LDS Hymns

On May 15, 2018 By PianoGalVal In My Favorites Monday, Uncategorized

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 …

I just got my first student. Now What?

On May 1, 2018 By PianoGalVal In Music, Uncategorized, You Asked

“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 …

My piano student just finished their first books. What would be a good recital song?

On April 10, 2018 By PianoGalVal In Music, You Asked

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 …

Why You Should Be Using Piano Adventures Sightreading Books

On April 9, 2018 By PianoGalVal In Music, My Favorites Monday

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 …

What Do I Do About Students That Don’t Practice?

On April 9, 2018 By PianoGalVal In You Asked

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 …