4 Tips for expressive playing using 'Green Shade' [RCM Level 6 List C]
Before learning to play music by composers like Chopin, Intermediate piano students benefit from repertoire that nurtures expressive, Romantic-styled playing. Here are 4 tips for playing expressively using ‘Green Shade’. ...continue reading →
Organ 101: how to give a lesson to introduce piano students of all levels [Printables]
The pipe organ is an incredible instrument. It is awe-inspiring and majestic. Put a child at the helm and they become instantly hooked. Find ideas on how to introduce your piano students to the organ with two printables: a fascinating history of the organ and a sheet of musical exercises to get you started. ...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 →
Piano Yoga: Focus your piano lessons with body-mind warm-ups [Videos]
Energize the first three minutes of your piano lessons with warm-ups that encourage great posture, focus the mind (yours and your student's) and set the mood for learning. ... continue reading →
4 Tips for Teaching Tension-free piano hands and thumbs [Photos]
Most of us heard it from our piano teachers: curve your fingers. But that's not enough. Find out how a sleepy turtle, a lump of pizza dough, a baseball diamond and the Millennium Falcon’s boarding ramp can help ... continue reading →
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