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March is "Women in History" month and as I was researching women in music history it was absolutely fascinating. There is a lot of fantastic music out there by both men and women (plus those that don't identify with either gender). So, why should we specifically include female composers in our repertoire rather than just…3 Surprising Reasons To Include Female Composers In Our Studios
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Time flies during lessons, doesn't it? This is why my favourite approach is to use activities that check a lot of boxes. Multiple concepts? Tweaks my students' interest? Saves me prep time? When I use digital escape rooms, specifically escape rooms using Google Forms, they check all those boxes. These have become a student-favourite in…How To Use Digital Escape Rooms in Your Music Studio
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I have a deep, dark secret. I haven't spent nearly enough time on music history in my studio. But, it's something I wanted to change so I rounded up 6 music history group lesson ideas that students love ... and are easy to plan!6 Awesome Music History Group Lesson Ideas That Students Love
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I had no idea just how much time I was spending on prepping for lessons. Until I started to track it. Isn't it funny how that works out? At that point, I challenged myself with how to reduce prep time regardless of whether I was teaching in-person or online. In-Person vs. Online There are many…How To Reduce Prep Time (Even When You Teach Online)
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Setting up a routine is important for having a successful year. Not only does it ensure we make time for the concepts we want to teach, it makes time for when we need to step back and let our students lead. For our students that have unique learner needs, a routine can be the thing…How to Set Up an Effective Routine Before Lessons Start
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Let's face it. As piano teachers, we all love a good break. But, do we really know how to take a vacation? Or, inevitably do we end up in the office/studio/couch getting work done instead of taking a real break?How to Take a Vacation When You’re a Piano Teacher
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Years ago, I was a junior high teacher at a school for neurodiverse students. It came with lots of joy when a student would have a breakthrough behaviourally, developmentally, or academically. But, it also came with its challenges. Specifically, anxiety and frustration amongst some of my students.When Anxiety Means It’s NOT the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
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Group lessons are an amazing way to keep enthusiasm up in any studio. It's a great time for students to visit, build a sense of studio community and bring a change in our routine right about when students need a change in scenery. How do you host a fun online Halloween group lesson? Without feeling…How to Host a Fun Online Halloween Group Lesson!
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When studios moved online, digital escape rooms became increasingly popular. And that popularity continued as teachers began using these for in-person and hybrid lessons! But, why do digital escape rooms work so well?Why Do Digital Escape Rooms Work So Well?
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Practice. It is a necessary part of learning any new skill. But, practice made fun? Really?Practice Made Fun – The Easy Way
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