I have been fairly disappointed with just how much “fluff” I have found on the internet when it comes to motivating kids to practice. I want a list of ideas that really work. I read through dozens and dozens of articles, and I have ready about six books on the subject of motivation and these […]
Use these methods to help the student who won't practice. These will help students get on a regular practice schedule!
Key Signature Flashcards. You can print double-sided (front with Key-signature, and back with the answer of the key). Or you can print in one-sided and get your student to match the key with the right key-signature. This flash card may be used with any beginning music theory course. With this card, you can create lots of fun game with the student. Enjoy! Total page: 10 pages Fourteen keys for each clef (Treble and Bass clef): 1. C major 2. G major 3. D major 4. A major 5. E major 6. B major 7. F# major 8. C major 9. F major 10. B (flat) major 11. E (flat) major 12. A (flat) major 13. D (flat) major 14. G (flat) major
Here are my favorite five piano pedagogy books to help you keep your piano studio professional and to keep your students engaged.
Creative projects for piano students that will showcase their hidden skills, encourage learning of new concepts, and motivate them to create.
How to play piano and keyboard for beginners? This article will tell you how to learn notes, piano scales, chords, read music, etc. Read and practice now!
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Let's explore the variety of ways that an expert musician might perceive and conceive of a piece of music...
Supplemental collections for your elementary piano students are a great way to 1) incorporate a variety of musical styles into their repertoire plan, 2) expose them to new voices (especially those who are underrepresented), and 3) foster motivation. Here are 15 of my favorite collections for element
Check out these 8 piano lesson must have items and Montessori game ideas for each teaching tool to make piano lessons more fun!!!
Whack-a-Time-Signature is a fun teaching game to help students listen to and review time signatures. Not only does it help the students count out a measure and keep the beat, it requires team coordination! This game is awesome — and a favorite — for a music classroom! Level: Beginner to Advanced Objective: For ear training on […]
There are several benefits of planning music for students for an entire year. My formula on how to pick music for the year is included in this post.
A list of showstopper pieces for teens. Teenage piano students need pieces that they can learn quickly - pieces that look harder than they actually are.
Piano Facts and Trivia : Part of our 'Beginners Guide To The Piano' series. 20 interesting Fun Facts about the Piano and its amazing history.
Today, I'm taking you behind the scenes in real-time as I research, plan, and organize my first musical informance for my students. I'll share a few historical examples of musicians who exemplified this model, talk about ways you could structure this, outline the necessary components, and share how
A list of showstopper pieces for teens. Teenage piano students need pieces that they can learn quickly - pieces that look harder than they actually are.
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All piano students should know these basic music theory concepts: Staff Awareness bass clef treble clef Note Names and Placement on the keyboard on the staff Basic Music Vocab measure bar lines, double bar lines repeat symbols slurs fermatas, etc. Basic Music Notes quarter eighth whole half Dotted Notes and Triplets timing Rests quarter […]
How many students does it take to make you a full-time piano teacher? Knowing the answer can help you make changes that affect your health and income.
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I have been fairly disappointed with just how much “fluff” I have found on the internet when it comes to motivating kids to practice. I want a list of ideas that really work. I read through dozens and dozens of articles, and I have ready about six books on the subject of motivation and these […]
