After being alerted by a reader that the free rhythm backing track that I used for this fun Rhythm Clock activity was no longer available, I did some searching to find an alternative. Turns out perhaps the discontinuation of the afore-mentioned track might be a blessing in disguise because I just came across the motherlode […]
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My Most Exciting Discovery This Year!
Years ago (I don’t even remember how or where now!), I came across some piano sheet music by a composer named Will Baily. I printed off a few of my favorites and put them in a turquoise folder in my file cabinet. That folder is a go-to when I’m looking for a simple piece to […]
Free Video on Healthy Piano Technique
A deeper understanding of technique principles revolutionized my piano teaching many years ago, and I’m so grateful for the many resources that are available now to assist pianists and teachers in incorporating healthy technique habits into their playing and teaching. This is always a starting point for me, both with brand new beginner students and […]
Free Piano Flashcards
I’ve recently come across a few new free piano flashcard resources, so I thought I would share them, along with a few of my favorites that I’ve used for years! Do you have any favorite free flashcard resources that you use in your studio and would recommend? Piano Safari Level 1 Flashcards of Music Terms […]
Tapping Telephones Rhythm Game is a Hit!
Since I hold a monthly group piano class in my studio, I always love incorporating some kind of game or activity along with performing for each other and learning about music history. At last week’s group class, I dusted off a game that I purchased years ago, but have used sparingly over the years – […]
Free Teen Piano Solo
Looking for a piece of free piano sheet music to inspire a teen in your studio? Andrea and Trevor Dow, of Teach Piano Today, have just generously made available a wonderful solo piano piece that is sure to be a hit with lots of teens – The Musette Session! I’m excited to make several copies […]