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…
- December 2, 2020One of the biggest concerns, when a studio moves online, is, "How will I create community?" There can be a…
- October 13, 2020Planning group lessons is a wonderful way to increase social engagement in your studio. Holding a multi-level group lesson may…
- March 10, 2020Some people think piano lessons are about learning to read notes on a page. And, that is part of it.…
