I am a new piano mom. I’ve been wanting to put my children in lessons for many years, but we’re just finally able to put it in our budget. My two daughters both started lessons a few weeks ago at ages 9 and almost 7. Their teacher doesn’t use an incentive program or anything, so […]
And the Winner Is…
#32 – Jody! Congratulations, Jodi! You’ll be receiving an e-mail from me with the info necessary to receive your copy of Road Trip USA. Thanks to all who participated. Stay tuned for another great giveaway next Tuesday!
Ever Thought About Adopting a Piano?
Yes, that’s right. Thanks to PianoAdoption.com you can now find a good home for your used piano or search for just the right match for yourself. There is a listing for every state, so you can look for pianos close to you. Obviously it would still be wise to have the piano checked over by […]
Carnegie Hall Live 2012-2013 Season Begins Tonight
Interested in catching a Carnegie Hall concert but can’t quite make the trip to New York City for the occasion? No problem! After last year’s success, Carnegie Hall Live returns this year so that you can listen to twelve world class concerts from the comfort of your own home. Enjoy the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s performance […]
Teaching Students with Special Needs
At the beginning of the fall semester one of my studio families paid for me to attend a dyslexia simulation at a local learning center. It was one of the most insightful things I’ve done as a teacher! Thankfully, the family warned me that it would be frustrating. Nevertheless, I was sure that I could […]
Monday Mailbag – How to Teach Key Signatures
I’m starting to wonder if my method of teaching both major and minor key signatures is too cumbersome for my students. So I have been researching more intuitive approaches. When do you start teaching key signatures and how do you introduce and drill them so that they are second nature? This is an area that […]
