A Piano Teacher’s Music Theory List: What Students Must Know
All piano students should know these basic music theory concepts: Staff Awareness bass clef treble clef Note Names and Placement on the keyboard on the staff Basic Music Vocab measure bar lines, double bar lines repeat symbols slurs fermatas, etc. Basic Music...
The Sure-Fire Way to Keep Your Piano Students Organized
Can I tell you how much I love my student’s piano binders? Before the life of the binder, any worksheets, reference sheets, homework assignments, composer studies, etc. would end up crumbled up on the floor of my student’s vehicles as they drove home. ...
7 Things You Can Do Today That Will Change Your Piano Practice Forever
Every single piano student, no matter who you are or where you are from will have one thing in common: practice. It is the absolute most essential ingredient to a piano player’s success. But practicing the wrong way will only bring you harm. Here are seven...
Do You Need a License or Permit for Teaching Music From Home?
I have taught music out of my home for 17 years now but it wasn’t very long ago that it finally dawned on me, do I need a license or permit to do this? Duh – why hadn’t I thought of that before? Do you need a license or permit for teaching music...
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