Swan Kiezebrink is a dear long time ComposeCreate® supporter, and was the first person to introduce me to the idea of the Recital Compliment Exchange. Since learning about Swan’s idea, we have gone on to include compliment cards in all
An Exciting, Affirming and Empowering Idea: The Recital Compliment Exchange Read More »
I love that there are a lot of opportunities to improve our piano teaching these days. While a live conference is wonderful (and I do mean wonderful as I’ve just returned from MTNA 2016), sometimes it’s just not possible to
“Groove Your Theory” Webinar with Leila Viss and Bradley Sowash Read More »
If you take pictures or videos in your studio and plan to include them in publications or on the internet, it is imperative that you inform parent of this and get their consent in a piano lesson photo release. Every
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As he cowered in the small boat, the mysterious creature’s head rose from the lake, waves of water falling from its scaly neck! No one in the boat with the boy could say whether this was the end or just the exciting
Eeeek! Loch Ness Quest – New Dramatic and Scary Piano Piece! Read More »
Repeating Myself About Piano Policies – What My OB Taught Me “I’m so tired of repeating myself about piano policies. Why can’t my families just get my make up policy (or tuition structure or late fee)?” This is a common
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This free music printable comes with BOTH: Big Note Name Monkeys – Great for group or music classroom teaching Small Note Name Monkeys – Easy to use at the piano, on the floor, or on a whiteboard You can use these
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I’m so excited about this new Irish piano piece! I purposely composed it to be super easy to play. It falls in the hands (five finger positions) so easily that it’s super easy to play quickly. BONUS: If you purchase the
NEW Irish Piano Piece! Escape from Donegal Castle Read More »
Teachers are constantly sending me Rhythm Cup Explorations® Videos, Rhythm Menagerie® videos, and Rhythm Manipulations® videos starring their students. [Thank you so much for that!] So, I thought it might excite and inspire many of you to be able to
Super Fun Rhythm Cup Explorations® Videos, Rhythm Menagerie® Videos, and More! Read More »
Recently, I gave the new “Have You Forgotten What It’s Like to be a Child?” presentation in Oklahoma City. I was so excited with how energized teachers said they were about learning what it’s like to be a child so that their
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I was blown away the other day when Tess Orozco sent me an amazing video of “The Bold Escape!” I thought it was just going to be a wonderful performance of “The Bold Escape”, and so I was excited already. But,
Wow! Check Out This Amazing “Bold Escape” Music Video! Read More »
Merry to Moody:
Holiday music for everyone!
Tired of the usual holiday music?This free webinar is just for you! Lots of new, original, and classic holiday, winter, and seasonal music will wow your students onto the bench! And you'll love the new audience participation piece as well!
