This method did not begin in a classroom. It began with my daughter, Alla. Alla started piano lessons at five years old and loved them. Her teacher was wonderful, she practiced happily, and by every visible measure the lessons were working. Then, about three years in, I noticed something that stopped me. She could play […]
Piano Group Class Ideas for the Year
One of the perks in our studio is a monthly group class for all the students. When I hold Year-End Evaluations in the spring each year, group classes often make their way onto the Student Questionnaires as one of the activities students enjoy the most. Since I have a combination of in-person students and virtual […]
And the Winner Is…
#1 – Rachel! Rachel, you will receive an email from me with a code for $10 off any purchase in the Teachers Pay Teachers store. Just so everyone can get in on the deal, though, I’ve decided to offer a one-time one-day only coupon code for 25% off any purchase in the Music Matters Blog […]
Win a Free $10 Gift Card to Teachers Pay Teachers!
The vast marketplace Teachers Pay Teachers is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a sale of up to 30% off on Tuesday, September 29! In addition to that, I have a $10 gift card that can be used sitewide that I’m giving away to a special Music Matters Blog reader. Just leave a comment below […]
“Is She Getting Any Better?” – A Guest Post by Harrison Lavins
Sooner or later a parent catches you in the doorway, car keys already in hand, and asks whether their child is getting any better. The answer is, of course, yes. The hard part is naming one thing, on the spot, that would actually mean something to them, and I have fumbled that more times than […]
New Piano Practice Incentive Unveiled!
A new year of piano lessons is off to a lively start following our annual September Surprise! kickoff event. The evening began with the announcement of our new practice incentive theme: Glacial Meltdown: an endurance trek for pianists. Throughout the year students will be learning all about musical keys and earning Endurance Steps as they […]
