Well, it’s official! I’ll be speaking at this year’s summer SMU Institute for piano teachers! I’m privileged to be amongst some very distinguished presenters and look forward presenting with them and meeting you! But, let me tell you a few […]
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This is the first post in the new series: “What I Can’t Teach Without.” While there are many great gadgets and gizmos that I can’t teach without (my recommendations forthcoming), those gadgets would be nothing without solid pedagogy behind them.
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I am thrilled that there is finally a resource book for teachers on teaching composition to piano students! Carol Klose has written Piano Teacher’s Guide to Creative Composition and it contains a great list ideas and tips on teaching composition
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These days, I know that teachers are feeling the crunch of the difficult financial times. With all the wonderful piano teaching blogs available, it’s easy to have a million studio ideas, but not know what is most worthy of our
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by Leila Viss The fifth and final article in this “Adding a Lab to Your Lessons” series will provide a list of pros and cons to adding a lab to your piano lessons (see article 1, article 2, article 3,
Adding a Lab to Your Lessons #5 – The Pros and Cons Read More »
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
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Hal Leonard has some great titles in its current monthly promotion for their Teacher VIPs. Here’s what Hal Leonard says about their music: Great selections for your upcoming spring and summer recitals by all your favorite Hal Leonard and Willis
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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. I particularly like to do this with Twinkle Twinkle Little Star as
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by Leila Viss So you say, “I’m all in with this lab idea, but I could use more advice.” Here is more information about software you can use and other assignments you can give. With the basic equipment and online
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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!
