#9 – Tiffany Wagner! Tiffany, you’ll be receiving a free copy of Anna Ferraro’s new album, “Where Glory Dwells.” Congratulations! I know you’ll love it!
Fun Extras!
Teen Pianist Wiley Skaret Uses Music to Raise Money for Columbian Families
Our national homeschool organization recently announced their 2017 Teen Servant Leadership Awards and I was so excited to learn about the work of the young Columbian pianist, Wiley Skaret, to raise money for the children of fallen Columbian police officers. His approach? Playing the piano. Plus, check out this colorful and symbolic piano that Wiley […]
Giveaway of New Album by Amazing Improv Pianist Anna Ferraro
As a young teenager I remember watching gifted pianists open up a piece of simple sheet music and proceed to flood the air with musical beauty that seemed to come out of nowhere. I was baffled (and more than a little jealous!). It was beyond my stick-to-the-music-trained brain’s ability to comprehend how someone could know […]
Best Easy and Effective Note Identification App
Alyssa and I have been focusing a lot the last several months on her note identification speed. We’ve been doing a modified version of our NoteStars Challenge and she has made great progress, so when I came across this NoteRush app recently I immediately thought of Alyssa. The app is simple and intuitive, so in […]
A Simple Fun Rhythm Game
It’s working! You might remember that the big objective with this year’s practice incentive theme, Beat the Pirates!, is to make rhythm “the cool part of the lesson.” I was thrilled when after today’s rhythm activity at the beginning of the lesson my daughter Claire exclaimed, “This is fun!” (This is especially encouraging since she […]
Loving Piano Lessons
After one week back to teaching in the studio, I am reminded of the value of trying new ideas and approaches to connect with each student and engage them in the learning process in a meaningful and enjoyable way. The end result is that I love teaching more and they love their piano lessons more. […]
