Over the past few weeks, I’ve come across some great posts and resources related to teaching piano. Here are a few of them: * Toilet Paper Dynamics: Jason Sifford, a composer and piano teacher has written a great post that
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When I was in my undergrad program, I discovered a book entitled The Unanswered Question by Leonard Berstein. I found it at a book store, bought it, then discovered that it was actually the text from a lecture Bernstein gave
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I LOVE my new Brother MFC-6490CW printer! It is an all in one printer that enables me to do everything I have wanted as a piano teacher. Here’s how I am currently using the printer: I can print on both 8.5×11
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Best Blogs for Piano Teachers Updated 4/19 Ever wondered what the best blogs for piano teachers were? Well, there are many new blogs out there for piano teachers that are good, but a few are excellent. I categorize blogs as excellent when
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MTNA has published their first edition of the MTNA e-Journal. As a complement to their current magazine, the American Music Teacher, the MTNA e-Journal provides a peer-reviewed journal featuring more extensive, in-depth articles. MTNA states, This new format will be especially
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Guess post by Bradley Sowash- composer, jazz pianist, educator, and author I tell all my students that there are two ways to do music full time: 1. Specialist – Be among the best in the world at some aspect of
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Carnegie Hall has some great online videos of piano and string quartet masterclasses and learning sessions. The first video is a Masterclass with Leon Fleisher. Students in this class perform the late Schubert Sonatas. When you “Launch the Guide” you can choose
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I am a woman of many interests (i.e. I get distracted a lot). Most of these interests have to do with creating things, but in the past I have had a hard time prioritizing these interests. The main reason was
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Few books have influenced my creativity and productivity more than Twyla Tharp’s The Creative Habit. There is so much to glean from this book that you may weary of me referencing it. However, I have accomplished more than I thought
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I love my new Moleskine Pocket Music Notebook. It is the perfect size for a purse or pocket and I love the elastic band that keeps the notebook closed. I use it to sketch melodies and take notes on creativity
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Merry to Moody:
Holiday music for everyone!
Tired of the usual holiday music?This free webinar is just for you! Lots of new, original, and classic holiday, winter, and seasonal music will wow your students onto the bench! And you'll love the new audience participation piece as well!
