This year, the theme for my studio is Mastering the Mystery of Music. I was planning to develop a full-fledged computer lab for my students, but decided to start with something a little less formal and see how it goes for the first year. I’m giving each student the option of signing up for 15 […]
Worksheets
Make a Keyboard Worksheet
A while back, Rebecca – of the fabulous Piano Teacher’s Retreat blog – solicited ideas for one-minute games to use with students. (Plus, I really like Rebecca now that she has told the world that she thinks I’m a genius… 😀 ) From there, I linked over to another wonderful website that I’d never seen […]
The Psalms Project
For the past four years, each Spring I’ve given my students the opportunity to participate in The Psalms Project. The first lesson of the year I handout The Psalms Project worksheet and encourage them to compose their own song to go with the words of one or more verses from the Psalms. Here’s a list […]
Technique Achievement Poster
Check out this new Technique Achievement Poster that D’Net designed! This would be a great alternative to placing individual Scale Charts in each student’s assignment book. I think it would be especially motivating to see the progress posted on the studio wall!
Year-End Evaluation Forms for Piano Students
At the end of each year I schedule the last week of lessons as a Year-End Evaluation day with each student and their parents. Prior to the evaluation I send a questionnaire home for the parents and students to fill out and I fill out an evaluation of each student that I discuss with them […]
Music Piece Description Worksheet
Inspired by my “aha!” moment a few weeks ago and by the need for my students to be well-prepared for our Music Progressions (a curriculum for independent music teachers that was written by teachers in our state music teachers association) evaluation program, I created a Piece Description Worksheet. I separated the description areas according to […]
