When I was in my undergrad, I write a huge report on the “Doctrine of the Affections” which analyzed the tuning systems of the first few hundred years of pianos, the “feelings” that were associated with each key, and why […]
What’s Your Favorite Key? Read More »
Do you ever feel badly for your youngest students who have to play “methody” pieces for the recital because there’s not a lot of great early beginner piano music out there? Well, feel badly no more! Black Key Blast is
Enter the Black Key Blast! Giveaway Read More »
Does Numeric Rhythm Counting Work? I grew up with a teacher who used numeric rhythm counting. And as you know, we are mostly likely to teach the same way we were taught and/or the same way we learn, so I
Rhythm Counting: Ta, Ta, 1, 1, Walk, Walk, What?! Read More »
Okay, I have had some bad experiences with meat. And since it’s not cheap, I’ve always wanted a recipe that was virtually fool proof and produces the softest and juiciest meat for even a baby to eat! So here’s just
Easy Meals for the Busy Piano Teacher – Recipe #5 Perfect Pork Roast Read More »
Did you know that February 7th is Laura Ingalls Wilder’s birthday? When I think of my life now, a comfortable home, heating and air conditioning, a car, a piano, and even electricity, I can only be amazed at what Laura
A Musical Tribute to Women Pioneers Read More »
Scores of teachers have emailed me to tell me that they are using the Snowman flashcards for winter challenges for their students. So, I decided that for the next 3 weeks, I’m going to hold a mini Winter Olympics Competition
New, Free Snowman Interval Cards – Winter Olympic Challenge! Read More »
Okay, my students really want some competition! Here’s the 2nd rhythm challenge from a different part of the Rhythm Manipulations® book. All you have to do is watch it, and beat this student’s metronome speed. You can upload your video
We Challenge YOU! Rhythm Challenge #2 Read More »
Brrrr…it’s been one of the coldest winters in a long time for many of us. So, this week’s easy recipe should be just what we all need. Don’t forget that you can see all the recipes so far (more are
Easy Recipes for Busy Piano Teachers – Recipe #4 White Chicken Chili Read More »
Sometimes when we schedule group lessons for our students (and cancel that week of private lessons), parents might be tempted to think that it is a little “vacation” for us since it seems like it takes less time. But if
Do Parents Think Group Lessons are a Vacation for You? Read More »
The other day a dear teacher, who has been following my site for a long time, ask me about a list of classical music I used to have on my site. I vaguely remembered such a list, but when I
Great Pieces for Your Listening Mood Read More »
The Great Fuzzy Event of 2026!
You will not believe what we released at this premier event! Four new Fuzzies solos, a new and FREE incentive program, summer ideas, new resources and so much more! Even the replay is super fun!
