There’s now a pretty extensive index of how to work on composing melodies with your students. Check out the Index of Composition Corner Articles for lots of ideas! Several of you have asked about how to proceed with harmony, so
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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? Here is a list of summer 2012 workshops on piano teaching. If you know of any that I have omitted, please comment and I’ll add
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Recently, I published an Index of Dollars and Sense posts so that you can quickly find the areas that interest you. I’m getting more and more questions about teaching composition, so I thought it might be helpful to also post
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This is the first in a series of articles written by Leila Viss that will focus on adding a new technological addition to your teaching studio. The series will attempt to answer questions of those who have never considered this
Adding a Lab to Your Lessons #1 – Why? Read More »
A teacher recently asked me how to use Rhythm Menagerie with students who are older but still working on basic rhythms. I had to admit to her that I’ve used Rhythm Menagerie with all my students no matter what their age, but
A Rousing Round Robin Game! Read More »
I wanted to revive the Composition Corner Q & A segment since I’m getting all kinds of questions via email and Facebook, especially about composing difficult rhythms for students who can create them but not read them. Recently, Becky asked
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I’ve asked Leila Viss to share some tips on marketing piano lessons to adult students. Leila teaches students ages 6-86 in an independent piano studio which features a tech-savvy lab. She seeks to create innovative teaching methods and successful practice strategies
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The National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy hosted a wonderful Q & A with Kristin Yost and Kathleen Theisen on Facebook today. Kristin and Kathleen presented a number of fantastic sessions on the business of piano teaching at NCKP this last
Great Q & A for Business Issues on Facebook Read More »
The Clavier Companion now has a free iPad app available in the iTunes app store. You can read the current version of Clavier Companion here in your browser even without the app. I believe that Clavier Companion will soon be
Clavier Companion iPad App 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!
