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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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Typically I like to start my summer "vacation" with a look at the big picture. After all, a little big picture planning goes a long way for my online piano studio. No one wants to spend all of their vacation working on studio projects. But, no one wants to be flooded with work when they…A Little Planning Goes a Long Way
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Music theory and improvising. It's important to have both in our teaching. But, what is the best way to teach music theory? To avoid the mistakes of the past, music theory should above all be done in a timely, hands-on manner that ensures students see the connection between theory and application. One of the best…How Music Theory and Improvisation Can Be Taught Together
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Whether it's Pestalozzi, Mason, Suzuki or Gordon the idea of teaching aurally before getting students to read goes back hundreds of years. Yet many teachers tend to teach music from the notation first and aurally second. When it comes to a practical approach of teaching sound before sight it can feel a bit like the…The Theory Behind Teaching Piano Using A ‘Sound Before Sight’ Approach
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One of the biggest concerns, when a studio moves online, is, "How will I create community?" There can be a fear that all the wonderful in-person activities you do are not possible, or at best, less effective. Using the best online group lesson ideas means these student-favourite activities can be just as engaging as the…The Best Online Group Lesson Ideas For Music Studios
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Planning group lessons is a wonderful way to increase social engagement in your studio. Holding a multi-level group lesson may seem like a nightmare in the making. But, it doesn't have to be. With a little planning, multi-level group lessons throughout the year could be just the thing your students rave about. And, if you…How To Plan a Multi-Level Group Lesson
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