The Piano House Challenge
There’s nothing quite like team spirit to motivate students! So we are sharing one of our favorite ways to encourage team spirit in your studio: The Piano House Challenge.
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New Technology for Music Teachers at NAMM 2023—New Product Releases!
Over three days, I joined 45,000 other attendees to witness all sorts of product debuts in the music industry. I thought this would be a great opportunity to write about all of the new things I saw and heard about and how they might impact us as music teachers (and, particularly piano teachers).
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The Best Apps Every Music Teacher Should Have
Music teaching apps have come a long way since their inception, and they now offer a wide range of features that make practicing music skills more accessible than ever before. In this article, we will be discussing some of our favorite music teaching apps, who they are best suited for, and how we use them in our music studios.
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Lucky to Be a Music Teacher
Although it is easy to get fixated on the negative aspects of anything (especially when it is a busy season), there are truly so many reasons why I feel lucky to be a teacher! Here are just five of my favorite reasons for doing what we do!
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Are Conferences Still Useful?
After a couple years of virtual conferences due to the pandemic, many of us became used to attending music teacher conferences in the comfort of our own home, with coffee on the table and pajamas at the ready. After this experience, you might be asking yourself: is it really important to attend in-person conferences, or
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The Long and Short of Articulations: How to Correctly Interpret Piano Articulations (with Free Downloadable Reference Chart!)
One of the most important aspects of teaching and interpreting music involves correctly using articulations. Very few things affect the character and energy of music more than how we physically attack or touch the keys. Articulations are a big deal! They can also sometimes be a bit mystifying due to changes in the meaning of
The Ultimate List of Halloween Sheet Music for Piano Students
Whether you are planning a Halloween group class, recital, or studio party, getting some spine-chilling repertoire into the hands of your students can be a great way to boost piano lesson motivation and at-home practice hours. These are some of our favorite Halloween piano solos and duets that we’ve discovered over the years, and we’ve
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25 Favorite Teaching Pieces for Piano Students (with Video Demonstrations)
In this article, we’ve featured some of the most iconic, accessible, and motivational piano music we’ve discovered over the years. See what made our top 25!
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Impress with Impressionism! Introducing Piano Students to the Impressionist Style
Music in the Impressionist style can be very motivating for students. Here are some ideas and repertoire suggestions to introduce Impressionism at any level!
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Your Guide to Hands-Free Digital Page Turning
With so many options for hands-free page-turning, it can be difficult to compare and choose the best option. We each own two of the most popular pedals out there and have also used forScore’s facial gesture feature. We hope to share some insight that will help you make an informed decision before taking the plunge.
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