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The Rhythm Randomizer – A Fabulous Free Tool for Piano Teachers

July 30, 2024 by natalie 2 Comments

At our recent local music teachers association meeting one of the teachers introduced us to a new resource (at least new to us!) called The Rhythm Randomizer. I have dreamed of having something like this for years! You can select 1,2,4, or 8 measures and then set parameters for time signatures and various note values. […]

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Introducing My New Piano Studio Website!

August 12, 2023 by natalie 3 Comments

I knew it had been a while since I last redesigned my studio website, but after doing a little digging I discovered it’s been 11 years! Even though I still liked elements of how it looked, it was nowhere near being optimized for mobile viewing, and when I was saving screenshots of the main pages […]

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Piano Camp Day 4 – To Italy with Vivaldi and His Four Seasons

July 20, 2023 by natalie Leave a Comment

Day 4 of piano camp has come and gone. Hard to believe we only have one day remaining. Here are a few highlights from today: Using the light-up drumsticks is always a favorite for students during our Welcome to Piano Camp song! Each student had their own mini whiteboard and dry erase marker with eraser […]

Filed Under: Group Class Ideas, Piano Camp Ideas, Piano Expeditions, Uncategorized

Piano Camp Day 3 – To Italy with Vivaldi and His Four Seasons

July 19, 2023 by natalie Leave a Comment

My fabulous assistant, Stephanie, without whom I could not do these piano camps. She is kind and intuitive, knowing just when and where to jump in and help. Such a blessing! I sure love seeing the older and younger students connect and become buddies during piano camp week. Our game of “Vivaldi Says” kept the […]

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It’s Piano Camp Time!

July 17, 2023 by natalie Leave a Comment

The much-anticipated week has arrived. It’s time to travel To Italy with Vivaldi and His Four Seasons! The supplies are gathered and I can hardly wait to welcome 12 eager faces into the studio this week for our musical adventure! I’ll be posting a brief recap from each day, so stay tuned for a week […]

Filed Under: Group Class Ideas, Piano Camp Ideas, Piano Expeditions, Resources, Uncategorized

Invisible Labor

May 31, 2023 by natalie 1 Comment

One of my favorite quotes is this gem from Victor Hugo, author of the literary classic, Les Miserables: “A man is not idle because he is absorbed in thought. There is a visible labor and there is an invisible labor.” I am always reminded of those words this time of year when I begin brainstorming […]

Filed Under: Personal, Philosophical Musings, Uncategorized

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