The longer I teach, the more convinced I am that good technique is one of the most important areas for beginning students to develop. That’s why it’s so important for parents to seek out an excellent teacher for their beginning student. The techniques they learn (or don’t learn, as the case too often is) can […]
Monday Mailbag – What to Do When Students Aren’t Ready for the Recital
I’m frustrated with students that have the ability and time to have their recital songs prepared by the performance date, but do not. I am considering “recital contracts.” If the students are not completely prepared two weeks before the recital date, they will not participate. How does this sound to you? This is a tough situation. […]
Recital Repertoire Pop Quiz – Free Worksheet
Thanks to the inspiration of Sarah Lantz, of the Piano Discoveries Studio, I decided to surprise my students with a pop quiz at our Christmas Recital rehearsal. I just put together this simple Recital Repertoire Pop Quiz worksheet that I handed out to each student as they arrived – in exchange for the book with […]
Check It Out! Noteworthy Happenings on the Web!
Support the Rhythm Ruler Project Music educator and double bass player Peter Tambroni has developed an ingenious rhythm ruler that resonates with music students. He is looking for funding to get his project off the ground and into the hands of other music teachers and students. You can support his efforts for as little as […]
Giveaway of The Pianists’ Book of Musical Scales and Keys!
It’s always challenging trying to come up with a creative and musical gifts for students each year, but I love trying to think of something that will be special and useful. After quite a bit of brainstorming and reflecting on what students have appreciated most in the past, I settled on the idea of making […]
Watch Our 2011 Christmas Recital
Even though we weren’t able to live stream our Christmas Recital (like we did in 2010), a friend of mine video recorded the event and we’ve uploaded it to YouTube for your viewing pleasure! I didn’t realize until after it was posted that the credits at the end rolled through at the speed of light! […]
