Teaching Tips
The Power of Storytelling in Piano Lessons: How to Use Narratives to Teach Music Concepts
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.
How Each Pedal Tells a Story
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!
120 Left-Hand Piano Patterns and How to Use Them in Your Teaching
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
Getting Started with Lead Sheets and Chord Charts
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.
4 Tips to Improve Student Listening
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.
Quick and Easy Piano Teaching Tips for Elementary Technique
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