Piano Studio Income Tax Time: These are a few of my favourite claims
You're in business, but are you foregoing upgrades because you think you can't afford them? When you stoke your business with better equipment, you can charge more for your services. Don't go without! Get the stuff and claim it! … continue reading →
‘Diddle-Um-Pum-Pum’ and the I – V7 – I chord progression [FREE printables]
The harmonies between the black and white keys in Diddle-Um-Pum-Pum sound so good! Find out why in this post that explores the I and V7 chords complete with a FREE printable and YouTube tutorial that help explain it all! … continue reading →
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Part III: 17th-c spread throughout Europe [Printables]
Musicians carried the Italian variant far afield when they travelled Europe for employment. Here is a collection of next generation variants from 17th century Europe. These early international adopters launched a cascade effect of countless iterations of the tune throughout Europe for centuries to come. … 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 →
Piano Posture: Osteopath weighs in with surprising updates
Good posture and arm alignment have been taught since the days of the harpsichord. But when I taught an osteopath, she pointed out that the way piano teachers teach 'good posture' is setting up students for poor body alignment. Learn two adjustments that will lead to a healthier approach to playing the piano. … continue reading →
Piano Lesson make-up lessons: 6 bulletproof solutions to protect your extra time
Is your spare time under fire, at risk of falling to a barrage of requests for make-up piano lessons? Fortify your studio policies with these six bulletproof solutions to protect your extra time.… continue reading →
Rote Piano 'Diddle-Um-Pum-Pum': Learn the Shave and a Haircut Ending 4 different ways [FREE printables]
Learn the Shave and a Haircut ending four different ways: with a simple eighth note rhythm, with a lowered sixth, with triplets and with octaves. Choose the right ending for your level! … continue reading →
Piano Teacher 'Monday Holiday Blues': How to schedule piano lessons on Mondays
Feeling blue about Monday piano lessons? Ever wonder if there are better options than constant make-up lessons? Look no further for creative scheduling solutions! … continue reading →
Rote Piano 'Diddle-Um-Pum-Pum': Learn the Third Pattern 2 different ways [FREE printables]
The third pattern in the iconic rote piano piece is presented in this blog post with videos and free printables. Learn the pattern two different ways, and learn how question and answer phrases are made! … continue reading →