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Teaching modes beyond major and minor doesn't have to feel overwhelming for you or your intermediate piano students. Mixolydian mode, with its distinctive character created by just one altered note, offers the perfect gateway into modal exploration. These 14 practical activities will help you introduce this fascinating mode through listening, playing, reading, and writing exercises…14 Mixolydian Activities That Transform Piano Lessons for Intermediate Students
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Does the Circle of Fifths feel like the music theory equivalent of watching paint dry for your intermediate piano students? If you've ever watched their eyes glaze over when you mention this fundamental tool, you're definitely not alone. The challenge isn't the concept itself - it's finding ways to make it meaningful and engaging for…Circle of Fifths Activities That Actually Engage Your Piano Students
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Do you regularly include music history in your piano lessons? It's one of those categories of things we know we "should" include but tends to get missed. And, I understand! One of the ways I was able to add music history a little more was by including fun and engaging interactive activities I could use…Make Music History Fun With Interactive Activities
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The secret to planning piano lessons quickly is to reduce the number of things you need to prepare for each student. I know. It's a bit of a "Captain Obvious" statement. But, how often do you add more to your weekly planning by following the latest shiny object?Planning Made Easy
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Do your students seem a little distracted? Especially as they see or hear all the late Spring or Summer fun going on outside the window? It can be a challenge keeping piano students engaged, but with a few fun summer activities you can turn this around!4 Summer Activities To Keep Your Piano Students Engaged
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Developing musicality within intermediate piano students can be challenging. Especially as we navigate the balance between what is on the page, working towards student independence and guiding our students towards creating a unique interpretation.Developing Musicality For Intermediate Piano Students
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Why does piano registration have such a huge impact on the upcoming year? Because the decisions you make before you ever send the studio registration form are ones you have to live by (warts and all). At least until the next registration season starts. This can work out very well for you with 3 simple…Why Piano Registration Matters In The Upcoming Year
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Recital prep. It's a busy time of year for everyone. Students learning songs. Parents doing their best to support practice. And, with so many items involved when you organize your piano recital, the to-do list (or lists) can feel very overwhelming. But, it doesn't have to be like this.Everything You Need To Organize Your Piano Recital
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It's that time of year and many studios are working towards one goal. Making sure students have their recital song mastered. Or, songs depending on the size of the studio. Sometimes I wonder who is more stressed before the recital: the teacher or the student. And, I think that it all depends on how soon…Get A Recital Song Mastered With 10 “Last Minute” Ideas
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Recital prep can be a stressful time for students and their families. The pressure to play things perfectly can lead to tears and parents wondering if it's all worth it. NOT what we want on their mind around registration season. Instead, wouldn't it be great to keep things light and fun while you prepare students…Best Strategy To Prepare Students For A Recital
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