We’ll just pretend like it’s not already almost the end of January, ok? Haha! I guess I decided to celebrate my 20th year of blogging here on Music Matters Blog by taking a three month break…pretty sure that’s the longest blogging break thus far. But we’re definitely not on break here in the studio! Our […]
Practice Incentives
Announcing this Year’s Practice Incentive Theme!
We had a fabulous time at our September Surprise! kickoff last weekend and an invigorating first week back to piano lessons. One of the things I love about instituting a new practice incentive theme every year is the renewed excitement it gives all of us for another year of piano lessons. Each year’s theme is […]
How and Why I Create Practice Incentive Themes
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 […]
And the Winner Is…
…#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 […]
Win a Free Practice Incentive Theme and Studio Decor – a $90 Value!
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 […]
New Practice Incentive Theme Available: The PUZZLEMAKER
We have just wrapped up a fabulous year in our studio, thanks in large part to one of our favorite practice incentive themes yet! Here’s a 10-minute video overview of the theme, interspersed with a few fun pictures from the year: If you’re looking for an engaging, studio-wide theme to inspire your students and give […]
