Even though I took the plunge into teaching piano lessons long distance (via Skype) 3 years ago, I still find it insightful to read others’ thoughts and perspectives on the topic. This article by Dan Severino Two Different Animals – Online Teaching vs. Studio Teaching is extensive and full of helpful thoughts for both those […]
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Friday Film Find
Thanks to one of my studio families for sharing this fun and inspiring video clip with me! Post by 95.7 KJR.
Review of Tito Puente-Mambo King by Monica Brown
I was halfway through the illustrated children’s book when all of a sudden I thought, This doesn’t sound like a fictional story. Sure enough, once I got to the end of little Tito’s musical journey I discovered he was no fictional character! Tito Puente – Mambo King by: Monica Brown In fact, the reader experiences […]
Review of The Piano Bench Mag
Karen Gibson, publisher of The Piano Bench Mag, has established an “on the go” music magazine for teachers! Whether waiting for an appointment or just sitting at home, you’ll find a plethora of different ideas in her monthly publication. The magazine has a specific topic for each month. December focused on Practice, January was Games, […]
And the Winner Is…
#119 – Peggy! Congratulations! And thanks to everyone for participating in the Piano Safari giveaway. Stay tuned for more giveaways coming up!
UltraMusician
In a world of advancing technological capabilities, I love discovering new inventions that create more efficient ways to do things or provide another outlet to learn. Even though I have not personally tried UltraMusician, I like the approach that David Mann has developed for people to learn music on the site. UltraMusician teaches full music […]