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
A Short Piano Teacher Survey Read More »
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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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 »
Teaching piano by rote is becoming more popular. But there are lots of questions about it lately. Last week, we heard Dr. Julie Knerr and Katherine Fisher answer the question, “Won’t Rote Teaching Keep Students from Learning to Read?” This
How Do I Incorporate Rote Teaching with My Current Method? Read More »
After presenting about tuition structures that allow us teachers to be paid the same amount every month regardless of the number of lessons, I’m often asked how I handle Monday holidays since that seems to mean that Monday students will
How Do You Handle the Monday Holidays? Read More »
Last week, Dr. Julie Knerr and Katherine Fisher wrote this article all about rote teaching, “Are You Afraid of Rote Teaching? Consider This…”. I’m very excited to do more of this with my students especially now that they have convinced
Won’t Rote Teaching Keep Students from Learning to Read? Read More »
About seven years ago, I met Katie Fisher in Toronto at an MTNA conference. She was the wife of a college classmate of mine (Christopher Fisher who has written here about group teaching) and she and her friend Dr. Julie
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Yesterday, Andrea Dow of Teach Piano Today interviewed me on the subject of workaholism amongst piano teachers<! It was great fun to chat with her about this issue and I hope it is a help to you! I’ve made note
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Susan Paradis has created a fun little activity/flashcard for students learning their note names. She uses these Animal Alphabet Matching Cards by having students clip a clothespin to the correct note name shown on the staff. Very cute! Joy Morin
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!
