How’s your 30 Piece Challenge and/or Sight-reading Challenge going? If you aren’t doing either this year, you’ve got plenty of time to start a “Holiday Sight-reading Challenge” (whose rewards won’t cost you a dime) or a truncated 30 piece starting in January […]
It Must Be Something When THEY Notice a Difference! Read More »
When I was a teenager, I sometimes substituted for the pianist at our church (who happened to be my mother). When not subbing, I was playing the second keyboard! All that to say….there was one Christmas piece that we both
The Christmas Tune I Hated…and Now Is My Favorite! Read More »
Yes, that’s right! “Stinky Stockings” is coming soon and it’s Christmas version of the super fun Stinky Sox game! Pull out the Christmas stocking (stinky or not) and get ready to load it with all kinds of fun activity cards.
Stinky Sox for Christmas is Coming Soon! Read More »
It’s so easy to think that everyone does things like me. When I go on my merry, self-absorbed way, I just assume that everyone must call their Coke or Pepsi a “pop,” right? Everyone must call that comfy fluffy piece
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Have you noticed that in the last 10 years, doctors offices, dentists office, physical therapy offices have started charging a cancellation fee if you don’t show up to your appointment or don’t cancel your appointment within 24 hours? It used
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In the next newsletter, I am going to give each of my subscribers 2 fabulous FREE offers! I don’t think any other blogger has been able to offer these to their subscribers, so you’ll definitely want to sign up for
A Fantastic Free Offer for Subscribers Only! Read More »
Do you feel like Thanksgiving gets shortchanged every year? Such a beautiful holiday gets overtaken by the hustle and bustle of black Friday, early Christmas sales, and Christmas music! I think it’s high time that Thanksgiving gets more of it’s
What?! Thanksgiving Music? What Will They Think of Next? Read More »
Here’s one of those controversial topics that we might like to avoid discussing: What if music lessons are not really linked to making kids smarter? Would your world come to a halt? Would you stop giving music lessons? Would you
What If Music Lessons Are NOT Making Kids Smarter? Read More »
Here is an incredible resource for piano teachers that a generous teacher named Bobbie Rastall is sharing. The database is of particular interest to piano teachers who may wish to find which books a particular piece is in, or what
Free Database of Piano Music Read More »
How Much is Too Much Help for Composing Students? A teacher recently sent me this question about how much is “too much” help in assisting an elementary student in a competition contest. I thought I’d share what I shared with
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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!
