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 →
Rote Piano 'Diddle-Um-Pum-Pum': Learn the Second Pattern 2 different ways [FREE printables]
In this post, we explore the second pattern of Diddle-Um-Pum-Pum, two different ways. Share videos directly with your piano students! It will help them learn Diddle-Um-Pum-Pum's second pattern with supporting videos and a FREE printable guide sheet. Your students can use the same steps to teach it to a friend or family member! … continue reading →
Piano Recital 101 -- A crash course for your audience on expectations [Please share]
There's a piano recital in your future! Here's a crash course for studio parents, relatives and friends on how to be a supportive audience and appreciate all the hard work your piano students have done! Please share as you prepare your students for the big day! … continue reading →
Rote Piano 'Diddle-Um-Pum-Pum': Learn the First Pattern 3 different ways [FREE printables]
Share this video directly with your piano students! It will help them learn Diddle-Um-Pum-Pum's first pattern with supporting videos and a FREE printable guide sheet. Your students can use the same steps to teach it to a friend or family member! … continue reading →