If you are looking for a fun, simple to implement, practice incentive theme for your studio that emphasizes character and competence then you’ve come to the right place! C2: Igniting the Power Within! is the theme we used in our studio last year and I have all of our studio decor, plus a handful of […]
Practice Incentives
Coming this Fall…
After much brainstorming about goals and ideas I want my students to pursue this year, I’m excited to give you a sneak peek at this coming year’s studio practice incentive theme… It’s always an exciting moment to introduce the new theme to my students and see them get pumped for the year ahead and the […]
Practice Tips from The Musician’s Way
Gerald Klickstein’s newsletter is always a treasure trove of helpful links and resources. In his Summer 2015 issue he links to a couple of posts on his blog that I thought were particularly insightful, especially as I prepare for another year of teaching and consider what areas to emphasize with my students. 5 Tips for […]
New Piano Practice Incentive Theme – C2: Igniting the Power Within! – Save $5
We finished up a wonderful year of piano lessons and this year’s theme – C2: Igniting the Power Within! – was ton of fun! C2 is designed to emphasize the equal importance of developing character and competence to be a successful musician. It incorporates a rating system for each assignment and the overall lesson attitude […]
4 Tips for Writing More Effective Piano Lesson Assignments
The topic of the latest newsletter from Music Educators Marketplace really resonated with me: Tips for Effective Practice Assignments. It always amazes me how often students return to their lesson with very little reference to their assignment book during the week. (I’m not the only one that deals with this, right?!) But the more I’ve […]
e.p.i.c. is Here!
I’m sure everyone has been waiting with bated breath for this moment, right? Well, at least I have been! My studio saw quite a shift this past year, with many of my older ones graduating and moving on, and 9 new piano students just starting out! With that in mind, I knew I needed a […]
