How is that for a name?! There’s a reason I’m such a fan of well-written children’s books; they offer glimpses into people and events and places that I might never learn about if I had to stick to the adult shelves of the library! I recently came across the children’s book “Before There Was Mozart: […]
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Piano Group Class Ideas for the Year
One of the perks in our studio is a monthly group class for all the students. When I hold Year-End Evaluations in the spring each year, group classes often make their way onto the Student Questionnaires as one of the activities students enjoy the most. Since I have a combination of in-person students and virtual […]
New Free Music Listening Worksheets!
Sixteen years ago I shared a listening worksheet that I used with my piano students at the request of another teacher. It has to be one of the most boring worksheets I’ve ever created! I’ve had it on my to-do list for a while now to create a new one that I’m not embarrassed to […]
Review of I Discover Board Books by Pirouette Kids
Three of my favorite things recently converged: books, music, and my granddaughters. When Sarah Breitenother, the founder of Pirouette Kids, contacted me about reviewing a new series of books they’ve published, I was thrilled! The series is a collection of board books that helps young kids discover various genres of music. My granddaughters are in […]
New Piano Arrangement: Holy Forever
My husband and I volunteered at a Joni & Friends family retreat this summer for families impacted by disability. During our worship time one morning we sang Holy Forever by Chris Tomlin (et al). There was something so worshipful about joining with voices from all across the region, all coming from diverse backgrounds, singing this […]
My New Favorite Piano Music Finds by Juan Cabeza
Back in 2016 I first heard from Juan Cabeza when he had just published his book Piano Train Trips. We tried to work out a way for me to access it digitally, but somehow between technical difficulties and me being in the throes of parenting and homeschooling four teenagers and barely keeping my head “above […]
