Even though I don’t have a super good ear when it comes to music, I do know that quite a few years of being in choirs and taking voice lessons has helped develop a better ear than I would have had otherwise. I’m always interested in incorporating singing elements into our lessons, but sometimes it’s […]
Creative Ways to Practice Scales
Ever since discovering Hanon online a couple months ago (and reading Heidi’s comment about how invigorating she finds a round of Hanon to start off her practicing each day!), I’ve been inspired anew to put more emphasis on technique – for myself and my students. I’ve been doing a variety of Hanon – in C […]
Review and Giveaway of Talent to Treasure by Marcia Washburn
A second-generation piano teacher with many years of experience, Marcia Washburn sets out to help aspiring music teachers get started on the right foot in her book, Talent to Treasure: Building a Profitable Music Teaching Business. Many of the tips and principles she shares are ones that I had to learn the hard way! Although […]
Monday Mailbag – Lesson Planning
I’m wondering if you have any way of tracking or planning what you’re doing with your students from week to week. Do you keep a log or planning book? Any suggestions on the best way to organize lesson plans for each individual student? If you promise not to freak out or turn me over to […]
Taking Time to Think
Sometimes things happen in life that make you step back, take a deep breath, and try to regain a right perspective. I feel like I’ve had one of those weekends. So I decided that instead of trying to churn out mindless posts for the sake of just getting something on this blog every day that […]
And the Winners Are…
There are a lot this week, so check for your name and number below, then e-mail me with your full name and mailing address so that you can receive your free Cool Songs for Cool Kids book from Jerald Simon! #10 – Liz #49 – Brayden Walters #53 – Amanda Hasnen #65 – Sheila #20 […]
