A collection of 239 posts
Piano teachers tend to be extremely goal-driven, but sometimes it's important to give students a chance to revel in their current successes and to let them do nothing.
How many times has a student told you they are done with a piece? This article details a fun way to motivate students to keep working on a piece by equating the process with baking a cake.
This is the second part of an interview with New Age composer and pianist David Lanz and covers his personal approach to composition.
This is the first part of an interview with New Age composer and pianist David Lanz and covers the background of his latest album "Cristifori's Dream Re-Envisioned."
Many teachers refuse to allow their students to play arrangements of classical pieces. I think this is crazy, and this article details why I feel this way!
It's a great time to be a piano teacher as there is a surge in popularity for playing the piano. Are you staying relevant as a teacher?
So what if you don't have a music degree? You can still be an effective and successful piano teacher. This article describes 5 tips for developing a game plan to start your piano teaching business.
A free reproducible multi-level sheet music pack of "B-I-N-G-O," for beginners. Includes a breakdown of how to use this piece with students.
A free reproducible primer level sheet music version of "Good Morning To You," a well-known traditional folk music song.
A free reproducible music theory worksheet that requires students to label piano keyboards with letter names.
A free reproducible music theory worksheet covering the basics of the music alphabet for beginners of all ages.
