Did anyone else grow up with the Wee Sing series of songbooks? I still have a collection of these childhood favorites sitting on my shelves (I think I need to pull them off and start using them in my teaching!). I just recently discovered that there is actually a Wee Sing Website with more info, […]
Piano Camp Ideas
Review and Giveaway of RoadTrip USA!
Buckle your seat belts and get ready for an adventure with this fun set of piano camp lesson plans developed by Sheryl Welles: RoadTrip USA! The camp is organized into a 5-day/15-hour set of plans with a different theme for each day: Patriotic Day, Wild West Day, Carnival Day, I Love New York Day, and […]
Review and Giveaway of Beethoven Who – Family Fun with Music!
From the colorful, eye-catching artwork on the cover to the extensive index at the back, Marcia Washburn has put together a fun and practical resource that is great for parents and teachers alike – Beethoven Who?! This 334 page ebook covers everything from why children should learn music, to an overview of different styles of […]
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 […]
Monday Mailbag – More About Pre-Piano Camps
My question is related to the pre-piano camps: Do you have the parents attend with their child? I have a lot of interest in my area and have been planning to start some classes soon but I’m a little nervous about the number of children, their age, and leaving mommy/daddy. I also know that their […]
Kick-It-Up-A-Notch! a one-week intensive piano course Materials Are Available!
After hours of writing, working, testing, tweaking, re-designing, and implementing, I am excited to announce that the Kick-it-up-a-Notch! a one-week intensive piano course package is now available! This course is specifically designed for middle school and high school students who are serious about music. In order for students to participate, I required them to commit […]
