Does the thought of a “rote piano piece” scare you? I completely understand if it does. The truth is: Good piano teachers want their students to know how to read music! Good piano students want to learn how to read music! Right? If […]
You asked for this! New Reading and Rote Piano Piece! Read More »
The long awaited 40 piece challenge and 30 piece challenge certificates are finally here! Haven’t you wanted great looking 30 piece challenge certificates that actually match your charts thematically? I thought so! So I hired an artist to design professional certificates that work with
30 Piece Challenge Certificates – Designed by an Artist for You! Read More »
Elissa Milne is changing the face of piano pedagogy in the 21st Century. I love that she consistently thinks outside the box and proposes creative and brilliant ideas for tackling the challenges we have as teachers. Elissa is the creator
Interview with Elissa Milne on the 40 piece Challenge! Read More »
What you may have forgotten in your piano policy… A few weeks ago, a teaching friend emailed me with a very scary story. She and I both think you might want to read this. It’s a good reminder to make sure
I’m Not Trying to Scare You – But don’t forget this in your policy! Read More »
First impressions can often seal the deal or turn it sour. This is especially true when you conduct new piano student interviews! When I was in San Antonio for the MTNA conference, I met Christina Whitlock who excitedly told me about
New Piano Student Interviews – How to Seal the Deal Read More »
Click here to download this article This wonderful insight on the top 10 things to know about starting a music school is from the esteemed Kristin Yost, owner of the Centre for Music Minds and the author of How I
Top 10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Starting a Music School Read More »
When I was in Rochester last year, I had the privilege of meeting a number of wonderful teachers. One of them in particular, Teddy, has been so lovely to send me little inspiring stories. Even if you do not ever use
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Wouldn’t you love all your piano students to practice without being asked? Wouldn’t you love it if parents were more of a partner with you in motivating piano students? The answer is obviously a resounding, “Yes!” which is why I
Now YOU can inspire your students by learning your own olympic piece! Plus, if you have late intermediate pre-teens and teens that are picky and want to play something really grand…this new olympic piano piece for both them AND you!
New Olympic Piano Piece!!! For Teacher and Late Intermediate Students Read More »
Parade of Champions – Olympic Piano Duet and Solo This new elementary olympic piano duet (and solo) was commissioned by the Metropolitan Music Teachers Association! And it’s just in time for the olympics! I’m so excited about it because when
New Elementary Olympic Piano Duet! 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!
