Piano Teacher Attendance policies that work for parents, students and you
There are two people who must attend every piano lesson: the student and the teacher. Piano lessons can be expensive for young families. Step one for having a professional piano studio is having a well-defined attendance policy -- your own -- and letting your clients know how you manage your time so they know they'll get value for their investment. ...continue reading →
Rebekah Maxner's Rock the Boat for Early Elementary piano students [note/rote/duets]
Rock the Boat is filled to the brim with music students will love. Your Early Elementary students can play the blues, walking bass jazz, boogie patterns, beautiful, sensitive melodies, and catchy, energetic themes that are fun to sing along with. Note and rote options, lots of lyrics and each piece comes with a teacher duet that enhances the student’s musical experience and development. ...continue reading →
4 Spooky Repertoire Picks for Early Piano Levels [Videos]
For music that sends chills down your spine, look no further! Here are four spooky picks for Late Elementary to Early Intermediate. Each piece is only one page, ideal for a themed performance. Hauntingly beautiful with catchy rhythms and harmonic twists and turns, your students will play these frightfully well! ...continue reading →
Tidbits: CFMTA 2019 conference wrap, Rock the Boat update, The Noise of Time review
3 tidbits of news: 1) CFMTA Winnipeg 2019: here’s a fun little conference wrap with photos. 2) Exciting update on Rock the Boat, my new Early Elementary piano collection with note and rote solos with optional teacher duets. Your students are going to love it! 3) Book review of Julian Barnes's The Noise of Time. ...continue reading →
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