One of the highlights in our piano studio is the announcement of the new practice incentive theme for the year! This is something I started doing about 15 years ago and it’s amazing the excitement that it generates, along with the determination to work toward specific goals. I always incorporate 4 Components when I’m developing […]
Practice Incentives
Jungle Huts are a Hit!
Mercy excitedly displays the Odwalla smoothie she earned by making it to the Jungle Juice Hut as part of our Jungle Expedition practice incentive theme this year! I am impressed at the incredible effort students have been putting in this year to earn tickets and gain admission to various jungle huts. The number one […]
Giveaway of C2 Practice Incentive Theme Studio Decor
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 […]
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 […]
