Recital Ideas – Rebekah Maxner

Piano Recital Time: 8 Tips to help your Beginner students play their very best

How well do your beginners handle their very first recital? Over my career I've developed 8 strategies to ease beginners into their first performing experience to help them feel comfortable, to help them learn from older students and to encourage the very best duet playing they can. Even if you've already had your spring recital, you'll want to take a look. These ideas might be a game changer for your beginners. … continue reading →

2022-06-22 0

Piano Recital Showdown: Zoom recital vs. Playlist recital vs. In-person recital

Not sure what kind of recital to go ahead with this season? From sound quality to audience retention to performance instrument to the benefits of a live experience (not to mention the risk of a partially unvaccinated population), what are the pros and cons of each recital format? Here's a post that will help you decide what's best for your studio! Keep reading! … continue reading →

2021-11-10 1

NFMC Piano Duets! Dynamic 2020-2024 selections – National Federation of Music Clubs

Looking for piano duets for National Federation of Music Clubs classes? Here are fun and dynamic NFMC selections from Red Leaf composers that will have your students moving and grooving at the piano! … continue reading →

2020-10-21 0

NFMC Trios! Exciting 2020-24 selections -- National Federation of Music Clubs!

Check out these exciting piano trios (1P6H) selected by the National Federation of Music Clubs for 2020-2024! When it comes to fun piano ensembles, the Red Leaf composers deliver!continue reading →

2020-10-19 0

Zoom recital: 7 Tips and strategies for success!

Recitals stir many feelings in our students from nervousness to relief and accomplishment. Have you been wondering how to recreate the benefits of a recital over zoom? It is possible! Here are hints and strategies for planning a recital experience that will please students, parents and grandparents alike. Read more! ...continue reading →

2020-04-30 5

4 free piano performance venues expand student experience, build community

It's ideal for our students to be able to perform several times a year, but if we are faced with renting a hall, this can get costly. Here are four solutions that not only offer free venues, but come with the added benefits of community-building, volunteering, and giving back! ...continue reading →

2019-11-25 0

Christmas and Winter Piano solos, duets, and trios for all levels [Printable]

Here is a whole gift bag's worth of ideas for exciting, motivating repertoire to make the season bright. Music is one of the things that makes the holidays so special; music brings us together, it is something we share with one another and a vital part of the holiday. In this post you'll find Christmas solos, duets, at least one trio, plus wintry music that is versatile and can be played during and after the holidays. ...continue reading →

2019-09-09 0

Piano cake perfect for studio or grad recitals, group lessons, parties [Recipe]

This do-it-yourself cake adds a lot of excitement to any piano occasion! Are you planning a reception at the end of your students' recital? Or maybe your own graduation recital? Maybe you are having a special piano party or a special final group lesson? Whatever your piano occasion, here is a cake that looks great, and is inexpensive and easy to make. ...continue reading →

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