I have read many theological discussions and defenses of the arts, and I am always torn in my response to them. For one thing, it saddens me when we feel the need to justify art by making it serve some […]
Must Art Teach a Lesson? Read More »
I’m gearing up for my Christmas party and have received numerous requests for a post on Christmas activities, so I wanted to give you a list. Be sure to subscribe to email updates so you can get all the extra
Christmas Piano Games and Activities Read More »
Well, we are nearing Christmas and also the end of the year when we try to take advantage of tax deductions for teaching supplies. I recently started a “teacher wish list” or “studio wish list and thought it would be
What’s on your Christmas Wishlist? Read More »
Okay, my fellow teachers, musicians, and friends, we need your help! Would you be willing to judge my student’s lyrics for our lyric writing contest this year? Here are the details: Our Christmas recital theme is “My Favorite Things” and
Judge these Lyrics Please? Read More »
This year, I am asking the residents of one of our local retirement villages to be the judges in our Christmas Cover Art Contest. I made this display for them and asked them to choose their favorite from both the
2011 Christmas Cover Art Contest Read More »
Do you ever wonder why there isn’t more excitement about what you think are fun projects in your studio? Shouldn’t art projects, composing their own music, sight-reading challenges, etc. be thrilling for students? I’m reading a book called Using Technology
The End-of-Project Sharing Element Read More »
Just a quick post to let you know about a few Cyber Monday deals related to teaching. Be sure to let me know of others and I’ll add them as I have time. Office Max has a printer for $109 (regular
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Susan Johannessen on Facebook was mentioning how quickly the “Sticky Hands” disappear from her prize box. I asked her where she got these wonderful little toys and she said they were at the $2 stores in Australia! Well, that’s a
The November issue of the MTNA eJournal is now available to read. In it you’ll find 2 articles: “Bach’s Goldberg Variations Demystified” by Cory Hall and “Handedness in Piano Playing – Biological Principles of Education” by Linda Minasian
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Kristin Yost’s book How I Made $100k My First Year as a Piano Teacher is now on sale at the PianoAccents store. In addition Neeki Bey’s Africa piano book is also on sale for only $11. This book contains 10 classic
Perk Up Practice!
Autumn & Halloween Music
Grab your pumpkin spice latte and listen to composers talk about how to teach their newest autumn & Halloween music! Join hundreds of creative teachers for an uplifting time of encouragement & learning! New MACs released at this webinar!
