Early to Late Advanced Piano repertoire of Rebekah Maxner, listed for ease of choosing
Advanced pianists choose repertoire wisely, as music at this level demands significant investment of time and emotion. Here are repertoire selections by Rebekah Maxner for consideration. This post comes with a free printable to help make it easy for you to select the very best pieces for your students at the right levels. … continue reading →
Rebekah Maxner's Piano@Play Top Content of 2022 [Digest]
In this 2022 countdown I'm focusing on my top 5 pedagogical posts! If you're new to my blog and want a quick introduction to my most popular posts, or if you were busy at times through the year and missed some of these, here they are! … continue reading →
How to handle piano student vacations, exams, birthday parties and other reasons for missed lessons
What can you do when studio families ask to take lessons off for vacations, exams, birthday parties, or sports games (or practices)? Here are three tried and true policies that will help you offer flexibility and yet guard your free time from endless requests for make-up lessons. And earn the income you depend on! … continue reading →
DIY "You're One Smart Cookie" Student gift and feedback card in one package [Printables]
Looking for a way to make your students feel special this season? For under $1 each, give this sweet little reminder of how smart you think your students are. Includes a free printable card with room for mid-year feedback plus instructions for making cookies. Choose cookies students can eat OR gingerbread clay cookie ornaments. Your pick! Either way, this gift-and-feedback all-in-one will spread a little joy. … continue reading →
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 →
Piano teacher scammers: Protect yourself against fake students, free pianos, celebrities and more
Is it real or a scam? There’s likely a tiny voice inside of you that worries–what if it’s not a scam? Would you risk turning away a potential real student? Would it be unprofessional to delete a message that might be real? Here’s a laundry list of telltale signs. The only way to protect yourself from scams is to be informed! … continue reading →
We're musicians. We understand how important tone is. Each week we work on developing beautiful tone in our students' playing. Shape a music phrase with subtle nuance and it will take on a beauty that can evoke tears in a listener. Or, play a forte passage with power and it can stir up resolve, create... Continue Reading →
Piano teachers: The #1 tip to simplify rate raises and make-up lessons
Have you ever needed to increase the fees you charge for piano lessons but agonized over how to make the announcement? Or, have you ever wondered if there's an easier way to organize make-up lessons? There's one simple solution that has the power to fix both problems. In this post, discover policy terminology that will reframe your rate increases and protect your free time from make-up lessons. … continue reading →
Scheduling Piano Lessons - 3 NEW kick-off openers to start the lesson year
Are you overwhelmed in the first weeks of your piano lesson year? Too many emails, messages, students to schedule and find music for? Here are three scheduling solutions to ease the pressures of your year's kick-off. They're people-friendly and designed to allow you, students and parents optimal lesson formats for learning to start off just right. … continue reading →
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