Oh Can You Wash Your Father's Shirt: Learn the tunes [Tutorial videos and FREE printable]
Learn or teach this delightful traditional piano tune that has been passed on for generations! Choose Rote (by watching the keys) or note (with a FREE sheet). Then, teach it to a friend! … continue reading →
Oh Can You Wash Your Father's Shirt: Traditional ROTE piano tune [Teacher intro]
Here’s the teacher’s intro post to a charming folk rote piano piece all on black keys. Commonly known as “Oh Can You Wash Your Father’s Shirt,” here’s a fun updated version that kids love! This is the first of a series that will set you up with FREE printables to use in your piano studio! … continue reading →
Candle student gift 'lights up' piano practice over the winter break!
Do your piano students forget to practice over your holiday break? Here's a bright idea that will keep them practicing and holding on to the skills they've built over the fall months! It's a student gift and practice incentive all wrapped up in one! Get full instructions and the link to the FREE printable with this blog post! … continue reading →
DIY Snowman Handprint Ornament: Piano students create a surprise gift for their parents
Whether or not your winter weather brings snow, you can help your piano students make snowmen with their handprints! Your students can create this little craft over several weeks as a gift for their parents, the ones who make piano lessons possible. Get instructions on this simple, affordable craft and the link to the FREE printable with this blog post! … continue reading →
Interview New Piano Students: Questionnaire and hints for success [Printables]
Have you ever wondered if there's a better way to conduct a 'new student' interview with a parent and child looking for piano lessons? Is there a way to include the child more? What are the best questions to ask? In this post you'll find hints for success and links to questionnaires for child and parent, available in my FREE Printables. … continue reading →
DIY Snowflake Tree Ornaments: Gift and positive words wrapped up in one
Want to spread a little joy this season? Tell your students how unique they are by giving a snowflake tree ornament and card with the message, "Just like a snowflake, you are one of a kind". The card has room for a personal message! Get instructions on this simple, affordable craft and the link to the FREE printable with this blog post! … 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 →
I Love Coffee I Love Tea and Knuckles piano play-along -- Learn the tunes [Part I]
Share this blog post directly with your piano students! It comes with supporting videos and a FREE printable guide sheet that will help them learn the I Love Coffee, I Love Tea and 'Knuckles' medley. Your students can use the same steps to teach the melody to a family member or friend! … continue reading →
'Music that touches my heart' activity reflects on love of piano [FREE printable]
Have you ever tried to describe why you love a piece of music, or how it touches your heart? Here's a chance for you and your piano students to reflect on favourite music! This art activity promises to create a lifelong tug on your students' heart strings, to help them realize how much they cherish their music and never want to let it go! FREE printable included! … continue reading →