After being alerted by a reader that the free rhythm backing track that I used for this fun Rhythm Clock activity was no longer available, I did some searching to find an alternative. Turns out perhaps the discontinuation of the afore-mentioned track might be a blessing in disguise because I just came across the motherlode […]
Free Resources
Free Video on Healthy Piano Technique
A deeper understanding of technique principles revolutionized my piano teaching many years ago, and I’m so grateful for the many resources that are available now to assist pianists and teachers in incorporating healthy technique habits into their playing and teaching. This is always a starting point for me, both with brand new beginner students and […]
Free Piano Flashcards
I’ve recently come across a few new free piano flashcard resources, so I thought I would share them, along with a few of my favorites that I’ve used for years! Do you have any favorite free flashcard resources that you use in your studio and would recommend? Piano Safari Level 1 Flashcards of Music Terms […]
Free Teen Piano Solo
Looking for a piece of free piano sheet music to inspire a teen in your studio? Andrea and Trevor Dow, of Teach Piano Today, have just generously made available a wonderful solo piano piece that is sure to be a hit with lots of teens – The Musette Session! I’m excited to make several copies […]
Free Business Webinar for Music Teachers
Ever since Tim Topham took the online music education world by storm a number of years ago, he’s been building a massive hub of resources for music teachers around the world. Tomorrow he is offering a free music business webinar for teachers who are looking for ways to diversify their income and generate revenue through […]
Teaching Transfer Piano Students – Part Two
One of the most helpful practices that I’ve implemented in my studio is conducting interviews with prospective new piano students and their parents. This is the second element of my self-weeding-out process (for lack of a better term!). The first is that I send them to my studio website and email them a copy of […]
