Holiday and Christmas piano recitals are going to be challenging this year. So many piano teachers got creative when the pandemic hit and learned to do online recitals. But, kids and parents are getting tired of Zoom and it’s so […]
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Halloween 2020 is going to be weird, isn’t it? Going door to door to trick or treat has been labeled as a “higher risk activity” by the CDC, so parents are struggling to figure out what to let their kids
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Ever wanted bigger, or even giant music flashcards? If you have ever taught online (that should be everyone these days, right?), taught a music class, or taught group lessons, you know that sometimes traditional music flashcards are just too small.
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Thank you for taking the time to watch this “Developing Inside Out Rhythm” workshop! Since so many teachers said this workshop was helpful, I’ve made this video of one of the live workshops for those who didn’t get to see
Developing Inside Out Rhythm – Webinar Replay Read More »
Thank you for taking the time to watch this “New Music for a Challenging Season” webinar! I had so much fun with ComposeCreate® teachers in this webinar and based on the response, it sounds like teachers had a lovely time
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Teaching piano in 2020 has been and will continue to be a challenge. You didn’t need me to tell you that. But one of the things I want to do this year is to try to make things just as
2020 Improved 30 and 40 Piece Challenge Charts Read More »
Thousands of teachers are using studio-licensed music to teach their piano students. However, I still get emails from teachers every now and then who wonder “How can I afford studio-licensed music?” They mention that $9.99 for a studio license is
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Click to download a printable copy of this article NOTE: It’s now 2026 and I have updated this article yet again to include thoughts and helpful questions to consider at the end of this article. If you don’t read anything,
3 Guidelines for Raising Piano Tuition – Should I Raise in 2020? Read More »
This letter went out to ComposeCreate® newsletter subscribers on Tuesday, June 8th, 2020. But I wanted to include it here on the blog as well for those who missed the newsletter. Dear Teacher, This week and last week, we have
In our recent survey, many of you told me how difficult it is to teach longer pieces with online lessons. You mentioned how students are “Zoom weary” right now and longer pieces just aren’t holding their attention spans. Plus, you
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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!
