I’ve been reading a lot about disciplines and the need to pro-actively train our minds so that our natural inclination is to do the best and the right thing. I love the way Tchaikovsky talks about discipline as it relates […]
Meeting Inspiration Halfway? Read More »
Almost a year ago, I posted about my favorite lined whiteboard in the “Can’t Teach Without” series. I mentioned that I could no longer find it on EZ notes from whom I had purchased it many years ago at an
I Found It! My “Can’t Teach Without” Board Read More »
Thanks to the extremely creative Gretchen Taylor (Cecilly for those of you who follow the Yahoo board), I was inspired to decorate my studio for the summer. Yes I do have decorations, but they’ve been up now for about two
Does This Studio Decor Brighten Your Day? Read More »
Okay I admit, I have so many great games in my piano closet that sometimes I forget to play my games with my students! So when I was doing the lesson plan for my summer and end of year group lessons,
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It occurred to me that since many of you have not heard the “Stress-free Business Practices for Your Studio” workshop, you may have missed one of the most important points about all of these posts about money! It may be
Wendy, Are You Obsessed with Money?! Read More »
I just saw a fabulous video, appropriate for teachers,musicians, and even children, about what happens when we copy creative works. While it might seem somewhat self-serving to blog about this, I will tell you that composers especially get so little
The Flying Bicycle: What Happens When We Copy Read More »
There are some fantastic workshops and conferences available for teachers this summer! I’ll actually be speaking two times at NCKP so I hope you can make it there. Here is information on that conference as well as others. Please let
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by Marcia Vahl, NCTM Judging opportunities may take us into judging state piano exams, contests, Piano Guild, Federation Junior Festivals, or composition contests. No matter what the event, writing a great piano critique starts with considering who will read it.
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We recently had two major snow storms in our area. 14 inches were dumped the first time and 7 inches the second time! These storms were back to back, piling snow on snow and making my entire community a bit
Flex Weeks: Taking Time off for Snow Days, Jury Duty, & Illness Without Losing Income Read More »
This weekend, we are in the process of making some significant changes to the website that will improve performance, interactions, and all kinds of things for you all! Everything, including the store, should still be functional, but you may notice
How to Revolutionize Rhythm in Your Studio
Learn how this rhythm curriculum gets rhythm IN students' bodies so it comes OUT in ALL their music! See why "It’s the best resource out there for teaching rhythms" and get your students "exponentially improving!"
