In doing some research for a curriculum I’m working on for Adventures In Character, I came across this fascinating history of music videos on the PBS Kids website. Sheet music publishers often used music videos (a.k.a. illustrated songs) to boost sheet music sales. It was highly effective. The Little Lost Child, one of the first […]
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Monday Mailbag – Do Independent Music Teachers Get Sick Days?
Though I don’t like hanging on to the per lesson price part of my plan, I don’t see a way around it to be fair to the parents if I have to miss a lesson. Do you ever have to miss a lesson, Natalie, anyone? What do you do? Last week’s Monday Mailbag post on […]
Free Educational Arrangements of Christian Sheet Music
One of my students showed up a couple weeks ago with a simple arrangement of the contemporary Christian praise song, Mighty to Save. Her Grandma had found it as a free sheet music download on-line, and it’s the perfect level for her. She kindly sent me the link and it’s a treasure trove! If you […]
Review and Giveaway of 5 Piano Books from Red Leaf Piano Works! by Martha Duncan
Thanks to Martha Duncan for submitting the following guest post highlighting Red Leaf Piano Works: Don’t miss your chance to win one of these exciting new piano books! What do you get when a group of piano teachers who also double as award-winning composers get together? The answer is Red Leaf Pianoworks -an online composers’ […]
Monday Mailbag – Determining Monthly Tuition
After the past few months of lost income due to students canceling lessons for injuries, soccer games, vacations, etc., I am realizing how wise you and other teachers are for charging monthly tuition rather than per-lesson fees! Switching to such a policy for this fall is top on my priority list, but I am curious […]
Five Ways to Introduce Concert Music to Children By Robert Greenberg
Robert Greenberg, author of How to Listen to Great Music: A Guide to Its History, Culture, and Heart, has written a humorous and helpful article for those looking for ways to introduce children to concert music. I’m looking forward to reading his book and gleaning new ideas for myself and my students! Enjoy the following guest […]
