It seems that piano sightreading apps are a hot development project right now! When the developer of the new MasterPiano app contacted me at the beginning of summer after learning about our Cracking the Crystal Code practice incentive theme last year, I was eager to check out this new and promising app focused on developing […]
Resource Reviews
Piano Tree App – A Review
With our studio focus on sight-reading last year with our Cracking the Crystal Code practice incentive theme, I’m particularly attuned to resources with an emphasis on piano sight-reading. So when Tomas Iglesias, the developer of the new Piano Tree app, reached out a few months ago I was very eager to take a look! Here’s […]
Inspired Piano Teaching
One of the most respected piano pedagogues of this generation was Marvin Blickenstaff. I was only familiar with him from afar, but I recently came across the book he published shortly before his death, “Inspired Piano Teaching.” I always love reading books like this from piano teachers; it’s almost like attending a year’s worth of […]
The Best Piano Sightreading Find Ever!
The primary goal with our piano practice incentive theme this year (Cracking the Crystal Code) is to develop excellent sightreading skills. I have been truly amazed at how much progress each student has been making in this area, and one of the main reasons is the fabulous Piano Adventures Sightreading Coach: I spent a good […]
A New Book Find for the Piano Studio
I’m a sucker for children’s books. As I’ve entered the world of grandparenting, I established a rule for books – I only purchase and/or keep ones that I enjoy reading. They must be engaging or clever, educational, and beautiful. I’m constantly on the lookout for fitting titles to add to our library. I’m equally picky […]
Review of Kidenza’s Let’s Explore Piano Board Book
Shortly after my review of the I Discover board books by Pirouette Kids, I came across a series on musical instruments from Kidenza. They kindly sent me a review copy of the Let’s Explore Piano book so I could check it out. The book is beautifully designed, with an accurately proportioned keyboard pictured on the […]
