When it comes to teaching young pianists, we often focus on the fundamentals: scales, technique, sight-reading, and those all-important recital pieces. But what if we flipped the script and encouraged our budding musicians to compose their own music from the start?
Teaching Composition to Young Pianists: Inspiring Creativity from the Start Read More »
What if I told you that storytelling could be the secret ingredient to transforming lessons into something magical? Yes, the same storytelling that captivates children around a campfire or keeps you hooked on a good book can be a powerful tool in the music studio.
Piano teaching is shifting gears faster than you can play a C major scale! Thanks to tech innovations, evolving teaching philosophies, and new ways of grooving with music, the world of piano education is on the brink of a total makeover.
The Future of Piano Teaching: What’s Coming in the Next 10 Years Read More »
Do you find yourself needing a refresher on how to explain each of the pedal functions to your students? Interested in seeing examples of music that use each? Look no further!
How Each Pedal Tells a Story Read More »
Music lessons can be fun and engaging with the right tools. Fortunately, there are many options on the market for games and resources that can make your teaching more dynamic.
10 Must-Have Music Games to Energize Your Music Lessons Read More »
Teaching music skills outside the traditional repertoire can help students learn to do more than just memorize and perform music. Don’t get us wrong: we love, respect, and teach all of this wonderful traditional repertoire, but we also want our students to become versatile, well-rounded musicians who have a personally rewarding and marketable skill set.
120 Left-Hand Piano Patterns and How to Use Them in Your Teaching Read More »
It’s sometimes overwhelming to sift through all the Christmas repertoire because there are so many options! If you are like us, you probably want to find
Top 10 Must-Have Christmas Books for Piano Students Read More »
Lead sheets and chord charts aren’t just a fun activity for more advanced students or those who are playing in a band setting. They require functional skills that pianists at every level, even beginners, should be learning.
Getting Started with Lead Sheets and Chord Charts Read More »
As music teachers, prompting students to listen is one of the most important things we can do! Here are a few tips for quickly improving your students’ listening skills.
4 Tips to Improve Student Listening Read More »
We embark on a new blog-post series to share our favorite tried-and-true piano teaching tips from some of the best experts in our field. This installment includes some of our favorite solutions for Elementary Piano Technique. From smelling big flowers to swinging like a monkey, we hope that you will learn something “quick and easy”
Quick and Easy Piano Teaching Tips for Elementary Technique Read More »
