Most of the world may still be closed for traveling right now, but my students and I have just completed an exhilarating journey Ad Astra (“to the stars”). One of my students has requested a space theme for our annual practice incentive theme for several years, so this past year I determined to make that […]
Resources
Free 9-Page Piano Technique Guide
In the past I’ve mentioned the free piano videos that Fred Karpoff, of Entrada Piano, has made available, but I just recently discovered a fabulous free piano technique guide that you can sign up for and download from his website. It’s full of fascinating tidbits that may have you rethinking what you’ve learned and taught […]
Summer Sale in the Bookstore!
Is anyone else here ready for summer? I’m focusing on finishing the semester strong, but I confess that I am counting down the days until summer break! For me this will mean a break from regular piano lessons, a break from homeschooling, a break from teaching writing classes, and time to read and garden and […]
Thousands of Free Clip Art Sets!
I’ve been familiar with Teachers Pay Teachers for a long time, but just decided to try setting up my own store there not long ago. Even though I’ve just barely tapped into all that they have to offer, I’ve enjoyed receiving their weekly email that features an educator and highlights 10 free resources. One of […]
Free Covid Blessing Piano Sheet Music
Composer Lynette Sawatsky has written a lovely intermediate piano solo based on a creative Covid-themed motif and it’s available for free in her store at the Top Music Marketplace. I have a student who is especially into coming up with chord progressions for her own improvising and composing, so I’m excited for her to explore […]
More Free Piano Flashcards
After my recent post about sites with free piano flashcards, Music Matters Blog reader Ann sent me an email with a link to another fabulous page full of free piano flashcards! It had been a long time since I’d been to Jennifer’s Pianimation website, so I was thrilled for the reminder of all the great […]
