In keeping with our studio practice incentive theme this year, Project 28, our group classes this year are called Project Symposiums. We held Project Symposium #1 last night and had a ton of fun! Another new dimension to the group classes this year is that for each one I’m having one of the Pursuit of […]
Win $200 From the Piano Technicians Guild!
Do you have a great teaching idea, app, or worksheet that you’d like to share with other teachers? If so, you could land yourself a $200 prize from the Piano Technicians Guild! From now until December 31, 2012, the PTG is collecting teaching ideas and resources from PTG and MTNA members to add to their […]
And I Thought 16 Pianos Was a Lot!
For many years I have been intrigued by the concept of a multi-piano concert. This year, thanks to an invitation from the Kansas City Music Teachers Association, six of my students and I are going to participate for the first time in their flagship event featuring 16 pianos and 32 pianists! We are so excited […]
Review and Giveaway of A Piano in Every Room
From the opening chapter of Rosamond van der Linde’s colorful memoir, A Piano in Every Room, readers will be drawn into the life of the young girl whose insatiable curiosity and love for music convinced her from the age of seven that she was destined to become a piano teacher. This was especially remarkable because […]
Monday Mailbag – How Can Parents Help Motivate Their Children?
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!
