No time for theory in piano lessons? Copy J. S. Bach's time-saving approach!
Having no luck fitting theory into piano lessons? Try this clever tip from J.S. Bach! When he was a child he learned about music notation in a clever way that can actually help today's teachers fit theory into even the busiest of piano lessons. What's more, this approach helps students pay better attention to the details in the pieces they are currently learning! … continue reading →
Piano lessons and recitals in person or online? What's safe post-vaccine?
Once you are fully vaccinated you may be asking whether it will be safe for you to return to in-person teaching and recitals. This post explores multiple teaching set-ups from private studios to music schools and travelling to students homes, and weighs the risks of each. Does the vaccine protect you and your students? Read more. … continue reading →
Become a music arranger with 'I Love Coffee I Love Tea' and 'Knuckles'! [Part V]
Arranging gives you and your students permission to mix it up! I Love Coffee, I Love Tea’s familiar patterns can inspire your students to try their hand at arranging! They’ll have the chance to make creative decisions, change the order of the tunes, actually change the music in several ways and make it their own! Help them gain confidence being creative at the piano. This blog post comes with several tutorial videos that help them get started! Share it directly with your students! … continue reading →
I Love Coffee, I Love Tea and 'Knuckles' Intro to Circle of Fifths [Part IV]
I Love Coffee, I Love Tea offers an easy way to teach or learn the most powerful chord progression in all styles of music: II - V - I. This blog post is complete with images, a tutorial video and a FREE printable sheet, and is a great way to start any intermediate student on understanding keyboard harmony! Share this post directly with your students to give them a project they can do at home! … … continue reading →
Musicology app for online music lessons: User feedback gives A+
Tired of glitchy, garbled online music lessons? Musicology has clear sound, the capability to sing, clap and play along with your students and interactive features galore! Four teachers weigh in on teaching with Musicology, designed by a music teacher for music teachers! … continue reading →
Piano Student Registration: How Pre-registration in the spring makes your fall schedule easy
When you Pre-register your students you'll know what to expect in the fall. You'll have a good idea of your schedule, your income and how many new students you'll be able to accept. Your studio families will know that their preferred time is reserved for them. And new students will know that you have room to accept them. Pre-registration is a win-win! Find out how! … continue reading →
I Love Coffee I Love Tea and Knuckles piano play-along -- Duet videos [Part III]
A student at home can play duets in two ways: with a family member, or with a virtual duet partner! Share this blog post directly with your students and they’ll be able to play any part of the I Love Coffee, I Love Tea and Knuckles medley along with the duet videos! Two tempos included! … continue reading →
Piano studio business claims: The best things in life are tax-deductible
Want to pay less in income tax? Find out how investing in yourself and your piano studio can help you level-up as a small business owner. It's a win-win you can't afford to miss! … continue reading →
I Love Coffee I Love Tea and Knuckles piano play-along -- Learn the duet chords [Part II]
Share this video directly with your piano students! It will help them learn I Love Coffee, I Love Tea’s bass line and chords by rote with supporting videos and a FREE printable guide sheet. Your students can use the same steps to teach it to a family member! Family duet, anyone? … continue reading →
