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A Guide to a Musical Performance in a Nursing Home or Assisted Living
Music students spend hours and hours practicing their skills so they can master their instrument. But to what purpose? I like to remind my students that their skills need to be shared with others in a way that can bless their lives, too. And what better way to...
17 Best Gift Ideas for Piano Students
As a teacher, I am always looking for ideas on what to gift my students. There are always occasions I am needing a gift: whether that be for a holiday, an occasion such as a birthday or graduation, or for an accomplishment of theirs. I also have parents, grandparents...
What is the Best Time of Day to Practice Piano?
Since practicing is the key ingredient to your skills and success in piano, it is definitely worth considering the best time of day to practice. So, what is the best time of day to practice piano? The best time of day to practice the piano is usually first thing in...
Lesson Plan #1: Introduction – Getting to know each other and the piano
The first 12 piano lessons are some of the most crucial times. This is where we start and develop healthy habits, where we cultivate that love of the instrument, where we build confidence, and where we introduce these students into the magical world of creating...
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Music History Lesson Plan Adaptable to an Individual or a Class
It doesn't get much better than The Sorcerer's Apprentice. This is such an exciting song and thanks to Disney's Fantasia, one that is recognizable for most students. As you know from my post on the importance of teaching music history as can be found here, I just...
The Easy Way To Make Piano Lessons Fun Every Time
There is no reason that every piano lesson can't be fun -- or at least have some sort of fun element involved. I have spent hours and hours and hours and hours researching, asking other teachers, and finding out the easiest, most full-proof way to ensure that each of...
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