Several years ago, I spent the whole summer working at an out-of-state camp, so I was unable to give lessons to my students. I put together little packets for them with a bunch of things they could work on on their own. I included four of these little OWP Guide cards (copied onto brightly colored […]
Worksheets
Fun Practice Incentive!
Climbing the Ladder to Success! Each year I develop a unique practice incentive for my studio. I spend the month of August, among other things, working out the details of the incentive so that we’re ready to roll when I start teaching again in September. While a structured incentive program isn’t the sure-fire cure for […]
Student Interviews
One of the best things I started doing several years ago is conducting interviews with all prospective students before accepting them into my studio. When people contact me with an interest in studying piano with me, I always refer them first to my website. I tell them to read over all my policies and if […]
Pitchreading Drill – Customizable Worksheet
Here’s a great worksheet tool! You can specify the parameters and print a custom Pitchreading Drill Worksheet. Plus, you can input your studio name and the student’s name to personalize it. Who could ask for a more fun way to drill note names on the staff? 🙂
Free Printable Staff Paper
Another teacher alerted me to this fabulous on-line tool! You have to check it out! Customize your own free printable staff paper. I make up a lot of my own theory assignments for my students, so this will be the perfect (and quick!) way to print out exactly what I need without having to design […]
Rhythegories
Here’s a fun worksheet I used to start off this group class celebrating Mozart’s birthday: Click here or on the above image to download the worksheet. It’s a fun ice-breaker sort of activity, as it helps the students start working together as a team and share ideas with each other. Each team designates one writer […]
