What do you do with a student who replays measures again and again? I can see that he is thinking through each measure and wants to correct a rhythm or note mistake, but it’s as if he’s in his own world making it right. Help! I assume you’re looking for an answer something other than […]
Pedagogy Central
When I was at our state music teachers conference this summer another teacher alerted me to this fabulous website that is the brainchild of Dr. Matthew Edwards, another state association member: Pedagogy Central. This is a treasure trove for any piano teacher! Here’s what Dr. Edwards says, “The original idea of this website is to […]
Setting Up Your Own Recording Studio
It’s been quite a few years now since I first learned how to record CDs in my studio. What a milestone moment that was for me after years of searching! We do some manner of recording in the studio at least several times a week, and my students love doing audio recordings of their pieces. […]
Monday Mailbag – Recording Videos
What you use to record videos? And how hard is it to upload to YouTube? In short, everything! Canon Elura MiniDV Camcorder – I bought this several years ago for our Isaac Watts Film Project as part of our piano camp and have been using it ever since! It’s been a great little camcorder. I […]
Tips for Creativity and Productivity
One of my students and her mom recommended a post called, How to Steal Like an Artist (and 9 other things nobody told me). Obviously tongue-in-cheek, but the author has some fabulous tips that will help you think more creatively and work more productively. I especially appreciate #9 – “Be boring. (It’s the only way […]
Win a Free Month of Full Access to Theta Music Trainer!
Don’t you love it when site developers are committed to continually improving their resources and adding value to their customers?! That’s definitely the case with Theta Music Trainer. Ever since I first came across them several months ago, they’ve been tweaking their games and adding new ones. From the circle of 5ths (I really like […]
