Whether you are a new teacher setting up your first studio, or a seasoned professional looking to reinvigorate your teaching, it’s helpful to have a collection of the best piano teaching blogs on the web. These are some of our favorites, but if you’d like to check out the full list organized by category, head over to our top piano teaching websites page.
1. Teach Piano Today
The Teach Piano Today blog features over 1000 piano teaching posts. One of the most popular products created by the authors of Teach Piano Today, Andrea Dow and Trevor Dow, is the WunderKeys Method. You can also find a wide variety of piano teaching free printables, many of which do a great job teaching composition. There are also many free homework pages.
2. Tim Topham
Known worldwide for his popular podcast, the TopCast, Tim Topham also curates a sizeable collection of blog posts, webinars, and YouTube videos.
3. Leila Viss 88 Piano Keys
Leila Viss runs a really well-organized piano blog at LeilaViss.com called 88 Piano Keys. She has a huge output of quality content in many areas including games, sheet music, and blog posts. She is also well known for keeping her finger on the pulse of the music app market. She has provided a helpful music app page with information on all the best technology available to music teachers.
4. Color in My Piano
Joy Morin has a knack for writing engaging posts and connecting with her audience over all sorts of piano teaching topics. However, Color in My Piano isn’t just a blog. You’ll find a wide variety of worksheets, games, and original compositions. Many of them are free to download.
5. ComposeCreate
Wendy Stevens has an extensive archive of blog posts, many focusing on music studio business solutions. She also has a good amount of excellent self-published compositions with video demonstrations. Wendy Stevens is also well known for her Rhythm Cup Tapping Explorations.
6. Colourful Keys
Nicola Cantan explores a variety of thought-provoking topics on her blog, Colourful Keys. Cleverly organized into “hubs,” you can find a collection of blog posts on all of the major topics involved in teaching and running a successful music studio. You can find a variety of music teaching resources for sale in the store as well as some pretty cool music teacher swag.
7. Piano Pantry
Amy Chaplin keeps us in the loop about a variety of piano teaching topics including studio management, product recommendations, and teaching ideas. Amy also has a passion for cooking and meal planning, so you’ll likely snag a few good recipes, too! Her shop includes a book that helps students harmonize Christmas tunes called Christmas by Ear.
8. Keys to Imagination
Keys to imagination provides a variety of high-quality music games and resources for purchase. Both the premise and design works amazingly on these products, and we’ve used them in our studios! Two of our favorite motivation programs sold at Keys to Imagination are Musical Misterioso Manor and Where in the World is Mr. Arpeggio. Another signature product at Keys to Imagination is the Music Theory App Map curriculum, which gives step-by-step music theory lessons using apps and websites to correlate with popular method books.
9. Susan Paradis
One of the first individuals to begin sharing music resource downloads, Susan Paradis’ colorful printables still have a whimsical charm that sets them apart from others. You can find a plethora of free downloads on her teaching aids page or visit her store to purchase compositions, games, and worksheet bundles. Susan often does a great job creating seasonally-themed activities, so if you want a Valentine’s themed game or a St. Patrick’s day worksheet, be sure to check out her site.
10. The Savvy Music Studio
Sara Campbell writes a music studio business blog and currently boasts over 500 posts. Her content is highly valuable and well-organized, making it easy to scan her site and find what you need. We’ve watched Sarah present at conferences and speak on podcasts. This lady knows her stuff! She also offers 1:1 business coaching and an online social media course.
Creative Piano Teacher
We don’t like to toot our own horn, but we believe CreativePianoTeacher.com also has a lot to offer piano teachers. Here are some of our top posts and free resources.
- Anatomy of Music Level 1 Worksheet
- Counting Systems Quick Sheet
- Music Student’s Practice Journal
- Studio Marketing Check List
- Pop It at the Piano!
- Online Teaching Basics
A passionate music educator, presenter, and author, Davis spends his days empowering music students through creative teaching and music education resources. He is a frequent presenter at conferences and workshops across the nation and is co-author of the Easy Piano Lead Sheets and Chord Charts series. He currently lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.
