February 21, 2022I had no idea just how much time I was spending on prepping for lessons. Until I started to track…- January 11, 2022Setting up a routine is important for having a successful year. Not only does it ensure we make time for…
- December 13, 2021Let's face it. As piano teachers, we all love a good break. But, do we really know how to take…
- December 6, 2021Years ago, I was a junior high teacher at a school for neurodiverse students. It came with lots of joy…
- October 7, 2021Group lessons are an amazing way to keep enthusiasm up in any studio. It's a great time for students to…
- October 4, 2021When studios moved online, digital escape rooms became increasingly popular. And that popularity continued as teachers began using these for…
- September 17, 2021Practice. It is a necessary part of learning any new skill. But, practice made fun? Really?
- June 15, 2021Typically I like to start my summer "vacation" with a look at the big picture. After all, a little big…
- April 21, 2021Music theory and improvising. It's important to have both in our teaching. But, what is the best way to teach…
- April 14, 2021Whether it's Pestalozzi, Mason, Suzuki or Gordon the idea of teaching aurally before getting students to read goes back hundreds…
