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How and Why I Create Practice Incentive Themes

August 4, 2025 by natalie Leave a Comment

Here’s a glimpse into what it looks like when I launch into planning a new practice incentive theme for my piano students. Plan a getaway. I always think I’ll be able to squeeze in time at home during the summer to plan the next year’s practice incentive theme. And my husband always insists that I […]

Filed Under: Personal, Practice Incentives

And the Winner Is…

August 1, 2025 by natalie Leave a Comment

…#5! Katie will receive an exciting package in the mail next week with the studio theme banner and motivational posters for The PUZZLEMAKER practice incentive theme! If you were really hoping for a chance to try a new practice incentive theme with your piano students this fall, I have a special for you, too! For […]

Filed Under: Fun Extras!, Practice Incentives

Win a Free Practice Incentive Theme and Studio Decor – a $90 Value!

July 22, 2025 by natalie 6 Comments

It’s that time of year again – time to clear off the studio wall and décor from last year’s practice incentive theme and make way for the new one. The new one, of course, is top secret right now until I announce it at our annual September Surprise! But if you’re looking for something new […]

Filed Under: Fun Extras!, Practice Incentives

Piano Camp Recap Video

July 21, 2025 by natalie Leave a Comment

Here’s a brief recap video from our delightful week of piano camp last week:

Filed Under: Group Class Ideas, Listen and Love, Piano Camp Ideas, Piano Expeditions, Videos

New Piano Camp Curriculum Available!

July 19, 2025 by natalie 1 Comment

For those who followed along with our adventure To Outer Space with Holst and The Planets this week, I’m thrilled to announce that the complete curriculum package is now available! Each of these Piano Expeditions programs are designed to be used for a summer piano camp, but they can easily be adapted for a music […]

Filed Under: Piano Camp Ideas, Piano Expeditions

Piano Camp Day 5 – To Outer Space with Holst and The Planets

July 18, 2025 by natalie Leave a Comment

What a whirlwind these piano camp weeks are! Five days are here and gone before you know it. We wrapped up our final day of our Piano Expeditions piano camp with more games, more singing, more dancing, more coloring, more piano playing, more reading, and a special presentation for the parents to showcase what we […]

Filed Under: Game Ideas, Group Class Ideas, Piano Camp Ideas, Piano Expeditions

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