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My New Favorite Piano Music Finds by Juan Cabeza

August 18, 2025 by natalie Leave a Comment

Back in 2016 I first heard from Juan Cabeza when he had just published his book Piano Train Trips. We tried to work out a way for me to access it digitally, but somehow between technical difficulties and me being in the throes of parenting and homeschooling four teenagers and barely keeping my head “above […]

Filed Under: Listen and Love, Repertoire Suggestions, Teaching

Musical Jeopardy Game Now Available!

August 11, 2025 by natalie Leave a Comment

For years my students and I have enjoyed playing various renditions of Musical Jeopardy. And several times at recitals we’ve even gotten parents in on the action! We’ve collected several rounds worth of question cards over the years, so I’ve compiled them all into a game that you can now purchase and download from the […]

Filed Under: Fun Extras!, Game Ideas, Group Class Ideas, Recital Ideas

How and Why I Create Practice Incentive Themes

August 4, 2025 by natalie Leave a Comment

Here’s a glimpse into what it looks like when I launch into planning a new practice incentive theme for my piano students. Plan a getaway. I always think I’ll be able to squeeze in time at home during the summer to plan the next year’s practice incentive theme. And my husband always insists that I […]

Filed Under: Personal, Practice Incentives

And the Winner Is…

August 1, 2025 by natalie Leave a Comment

…#5! Katie will receive an exciting package in the mail next week with the studio theme banner and motivational posters for The PUZZLEMAKER practice incentive theme! If you were really hoping for a chance to try a new practice incentive theme with your piano students this fall, I have a special for you, too! For […]

Filed Under: Fun Extras!, Practice Incentives

Review of My Forest Notebook by Angeline Bell

July 25, 2025 by natalie Leave a Comment

Despite any intention of adhering to the adage not to judge a book by its cover, one can’t help but feel like they will be in for a treat when exploring the piano music tucked inside the enchanting covers of My Forest Notebook by Angeline Bell. And I must say, the music inside is every […]

Filed Under: Repertoire Suggestions, Resource Reviews

Win a Free Practice Incentive Theme and Studio Decor – a $90 Value!

July 22, 2025 by natalie 6 Comments

It’s that time of year again – time to clear off the studio wall and décor from last year’s practice incentive theme and make way for the new one. The new one, of course, is top secret right now until I announce it at our annual September Surprise! But if you’re looking for something new […]

Filed Under: Fun Extras!, Practice Incentives

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