Piano Students freeze in recital? 'As if…' game keeps practicing fresh! [Printables]
Have you ever had a piano student who had their recital piece memorized, but then drew a complete blank at the recital? This 'As if' game promises to ignite engaging practice that keeps the music fresh and helps the mind stay focused. … continue reading →
Playing Piano with Feeling: The heart of music goes beyond skills and knowledge
How often do piano lessons focus on what students play and how they are playing it? It's the step beyond, learning how to feel the music, that helps students truly fall in love with piano music. Here's a FREE printable to help guide these essential conversations. … continue reading →
Deep in the Meadow - Rue's Lullaby for piano [RCM Level 3 List C]
Tweens, teens and adult piano students ask for more from their music. Not only do they want repertoire that develops their playing, but music they can connect with on a personal level. Deep in the Meadow can be a conversation starter on what music means to our collective culture and gives students music they can believe in as they define their values in this world. ...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 →
6 Expressive Repertoire Picks for Early Piano Levels [Free samples]
Expressive music is perhaps the single biggest thing that hooks kids on piano. Give a student a piece that helps them discover their sensitive side, and you'll see more practice, more personal investment and better advancement. ... continue reading →