“Today I have a piece that I think you’re really going to like.” I was looking at my 11-year-old piano student, who was stuck in a bit of a rut. His home situation had recently become a bit rough, he […]
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When it’s time to approach teaching modes to a student, I have to take a deep breath and prepare myself. I’ve had students tell me that they feel like their brain is going to “melt out of their ears” after
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A few years ago, we started doing something new with ComposeCreate music: including mp3s with the purchase of ComposeCreate pieces. Why? Hearing a professional recording of the piece helps inspire students, and let them know how to play artistically. It
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Idea Share #12 was filled with fabulous ideas and encouragement! And the “Inventive New Music for Building Confidence” webinar was filled with new music and resources from Wendy Stevens, Jason Sifford, and Diane Hidy. There were fantastic questions during our
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Teaching teens is incredibly rewarding – but it can also be exasperating. How should we respond when they make the quick shift from excited child to moody? Will they be chatty and energetic today, or pensive and withdrawn? As a
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I’m thrilled to announce that the Black Key Smart Scales are available now! I’ve spoken many times about how I used to particularly dread teaching one octave scales hands together. But that aversion was even greater when I got to
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We are so thankful for our community of ComposeCreate teachers! This community is always willing to share ideas, collaborate, and give insights. One of our wonderful ComposeCreate teachers is Valerie Alfonso, who was kind enough to share a fantastic recital
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January isn’t my favorite teaching month. The weather in my city is cold and gray, and we even get something called an “inversion”, meaning there’s no sunlight for days. I find it difficult to muster up excitement during those first
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We often find ourselves (and our students!) trudging back to the bench to practice in January. But our new January Music Kids Love®, Music Teens Love®, and Music Adults Love® will brighten even the thought of practicing this January! 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!
