In celebration of the new Olympic pieces that we’ve just released, I wanted to revive this post by the creative blogger, Leila Viss of 88 Piano Keys! In 2012, Leila Viss gave me permission to post her article on the […]
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by Leila Viss The possible materials available for your lab are almost endless. The lists provided in past articles (Article 1, Article 2, Article 3) are meant to help you sift through your options (not to overwhelm!). However, once you
Adding a Lab to Your Lessons #4 – Making the Assignments Work Read More »
Hal Leonard has some great titles in its current monthly promotion for their Teacher VIPs. Here’s what Hal Leonard says about their music: Â Great selections for your upcoming spring and summer recitals by all your favorite Hal Leonard and Willis
New Hal Leonard 40% off offer Read More »
One of the first harmonizing activities I like to do with all levels of students to compose interesting harmony is to harmonize and re-harmonize a familiar folk tune. Â I particularly like to do this with Twinkle Twinkle Little Star as
Creating Interesting Harmony: RE-harmonizing Read More »
by Leila Viss So you say, “I’m all in with this lab idea, but I could use more advice.” Â Here is more information about software you can use and other assignments you can give. With the basic equipment and online
Adding a Lab to Your Lessons #3–More Advice Read More »
How would you like to motivate your students to sight-read every day during the month of May? Â What if you could do this AND give back to your community and those in need at the same time? Sight-reading for Sight-saving
Perfect Time for a Sight-reading Challenge Read More »
Articles in the April 2012 MTNA eJournal include: The Experience of Playing Reduced Sized Piano KeyboardsReduced-size piano keyboards are gradually becoming popular with many small-handed pianists in North America but are little known elsewhere in the world.They are also gaining favor among teachers
April 2012 MTNA eJournal is Out Read More »
There’s now a pretty extensive index of how to work on composing melodies with your students. Â Check out the Index of Composition Corner Articles for lots of ideas! Several of you have asked about how to proceed with harmony, so
Harmonizing Compositions Read More »
by Leila Viss The fact that you are reading this second article in this series means that the idea of a lab plus a lesson has sparked your interest. Read Article #1 to understand why you should consider adding a lab
Adding a Lab to Your Lessons #2-If Yes, Then What? Read More »
Are you looking for a great piano teaching conference or workshop to attend this summer? Â Here is a list of summer 2012 workshops on piano teaching. Â If you know of any that I have omitted, please comment and I’ll add
Summer 2012 Piano Teaching Workshops Read More »
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