And that includes pretty much everyone who has ever been a child, right? Wouldn’t you love to have a Lego set specifically designed so you and/or your students could construct their own symphony orchestra? If so, check out this product idea submitted to Lego by Daniel Smith: It’s quick and easy to create an account […]
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Group Piano Class Goes Virtual!
Now that we’re about a month into our stay-home order around here, necessitating virtual rather than in-person piano lessons, I decided to give our monthly group class a try using a Zoom meeting. It went surprisingly well and was a fun time! We started with a game of rhythmic dictation where I played a 4-beat […]
Fearless Arranging: Teaching Younger Students to Arrange – A Guest Post by Doug Hanvey
A Note from Natalie: I periodically incorporate composition into my piano lessons, but I frequently forget about the value of arranging, especially for young students. Doug offers some wonderful and practical suggestions that you and your students can try right away! Teaching arranging to young piano players is an effective and fun way to stimulate […]
MTNA 2020 Virtual Conference is Live!
I know I’m a day late, but that’s the beauty of all things virtual, right? If you haven’t already, make plans to head over to the MTNA conference website and catch one of the dozens of virtual sessions available, visit the Exhibit Hall, or check out the latest products for music teachers in one of […]
Stelios Kerasidis Plays His Composition – Isolation Waltz
In the face of our global pandemic, it’s encouraging to see inspiration and innovation spring forth around the world. One such example is this gorgeous Isolation Waltz by young composer/pianist Stelios Kerasidis. It is comforting and hopeful to see that God uses times of darkness and pain to bring forth light and joy. Suffering is […]
It’s Coming! The 2020 MTNA Virtual Conference will begin April 21!
A couple weeks ago, MTNA announced that they would be hosting a virtual conference to replace the one in Chicago that had to be canceled at the last minute due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I’ve been eagerly awaiting more information and just received word that it will be held beginning on Tuesday, April 21. It’s […]
