It’s that time of year again! I’m busy brainstorming for next year’s studio practice incentive theme, so it’s time to pass along all of the studio decor from last year’s theme, The Secret of the Keys, to another teacher. And it could be you! Here’s what some of my students had to say about it: […]
Practice Incentives
The Secret of the Keys Practice Incentive Theme on Sale This Month!
I had planned to do a short video clip of each student at our Year-End Evaluations, having them share what they liked best about this year’s practice incentive theme: The Secret of the Keys. However, I forgot to do so with everyone except Ellie, so she gets to be our spokeswoman for this year! Here […]
Treat Your Studio and Support Children with Special Needs
Summer is just around the corner and with it a nice change of pace for most of us, and hopefully some time to generate new ideas for our studios! We have wrapped up our Secret of the Keys practice incentive theme and it is now available in the Music Matters Blog store (get your coupon […]
September Surprise – Always a Favorite!
This past week marked our annual September Surprise! – the kickoff to our studio year, named so because the students all surprise me by playing any piece of their choice. It’s always fun to hear what they’ve continued playing through the summer or what new pieces they’ve learned on their own. Here are a few […]
Sylvia Showcases Beat the Pirates!
Our local music teachers association recently held our annual planning meeting and brunch. (As an aside, becoming a member of Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) and our state and local affiliates is one of the best decisions I ever made as a music teacher. There is nothing quite like real life relationships to provide camaraderie […]
Enter to Win Free Studio Materials for Beat the Pirates! Practice Incentive Theme
If you’re looking for a swashbuckling adventure that your whole studio can enjoy next fall, you won’t want to miss our newest practice incentive theme, Beat the Pirates! My students had such a fun time earning treasure tokens, traveling around the treasure map, and trying to collect all the treasure cards by the end of […]
















