As I mentioned back in the spring, I’ve been working on another big project lately (for the past year and a half, actually!). Well…I’m excited to say that I can now officially announce that project! Many of you know about the first book that I published, Pajama School, several years ago. It was a very […]
Teaching
Pursuit of Music Piano Camp is Underway!
Mornings in the studio this week are abuzz with activity as five high school students and I gather for a week of Piano Camp! Each year I try to do something different that specifically addresses the interests and/or needs of my students. Right now, I have quite a few high school students who are considering […]
It’s Live!
It’s done! Hooray! My new studio website is now live! (If for some reason your browser shows my old site, just refresh the page.) I still have some areas that I want to improve a bit, but everything appears to be in working order and ready to go. I am so excited and look forward […]
A Peek Into My New Studio Website
One of my big projects this summer has been developing a new studio website. The old one has served me well, and was the impetus for me getting into web design in the first place. But it’s been sadly out-dated for quite a few years now, and I’ve been wanting to get a new one […]
Understanding Students with Dyslexia
Ever since attending the fabulous MTNA workshop session, “The Inclusion of Students With Disabilities in the Music Studio” by Beth Bauer and Scott Price, I have been more intrigued by and eager to learn about teaching students with disabilities. I have had students with various disabilities and learning difficulties over the years, but I have […]
Delight-Directed Piano Lessons
As part of both the home education community and the music education community, I have benefited from a wide variety of teaching philosophies and resources. I love reading and learning from dedicated educators, and considering how I can implement their ideas in my own teaching. Yesterday, I came across a brief, but insightful, article by […]
