Need an alternative to sight reading? YOYO boosts staff reading (and students will actually do it)
Is your piano student struggling to read music? Does your student find sight reading frustrating? Do you want your student to read with more flow? Need ideas on how to lower the stress surrounding sight reading? YOYO stands for "You're On Your Own." Find out how I've helped my students to read with fluency! … continue reading →
Secret Carol Rhythm Sight Clapping, good piano lesson assessment tool
Warm up your students with this seasonal lesson opener! It takes five minutes or less, it’s easy to organize and remember to do, and each student participates at their own level! In one quick activity you can assess how your student is progressing with their rhythmic development and it comes with a secret bonus challenge! ...continue reading →
How to teach confidence reading piano staff music [Printable]
How do you help a reluctant sight reader? Is lack of confidence holding your students back from becoming fluent readers of music? Boost confidence and encourage better sight reading with this clever, fun strategy. For years this trick has been helping my students and it can help yours, too! Keep reading! ...continue reading →
May the 4th be with you: Piano interval activities Ear/Tech/Sight/Repertoire [Printables]
Iconic Star Wars quotes add an element of humour to a lesson warm-up on fourths. Any reason is a good reason to get your piano students excited about intervals! Find out how you can focus on 2nd and 4th intervals with activities for Ear training, Technique, Sight reading, repertoire and more! ...continue reading →
Rebekah Maxner 