How many times have you sat down at the piano and immediately started playing scales? It seems to be built into our brains that scales must come first! Scales and other techniques are essential skills to develop, but it isn’t actually a requirement to play them before you hit your repertoire. In fact, you might achieve more success if you mix up your routine sometimes!
Practice Myth #1: You Should Practice Your Scales First Read More »
Have you been holding out on switching to online teaching? With COVID here for a while, many of us are faced with the prospect of teaching music lessons behind a computer screen for the foreseeable future. If you haven’t dived into online teaching yet, it’s not too late to set up your virtual studio!
The Basics of Online Teaching: Getting Started with Your Virtual Music Studio Read More »
If someone wants to share a piece of music, it’s important to be present and listen attentively. While it may seem like an insignificant passing comment, the chances are likely that this person is sharing the music for a reason.
If a Student Shares a Piece of Music…Listen Read More »
“How much did you practice this week?” is a question that pops up frequently. But perhaps the better question would be “How did your practice go this week?” Practicing encompasses so much more than a quantity of time, and it is a major step towards practice independence when students are able to self-evaluate what went well or what needs improvement.
In Order to be a Great Musician, You Must First be a Great Practicer! Read More »
Do you and your students get lost in the sea of black pencil marks in their music? If you work on the same piece for long, it can get very confusing! My solution is to brighten up your lessons (and the sheet music!) with erasable colored pencils.
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