For Idea Share #22, we asked a super fun question: “What teaching props do you use that help create good habits?“ We wanted teachers to share about gadgets or gizmos that helped with any important habit including practice habits, technique
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When Lisa Nelson sent us a picture of her creative idea to combine the 30 Piece Challenge with a fall leaf tree decoration in her studio last year, we knew we had to share with you. Her students enjoy a
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Recently, at one of our ComposeCreate® webinars, we shared tips on how to prepare students for their music recitals. I shared about the“Magic Moment” I teach my students to help them look polished. A helpful mentor along my teaching career
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We asked a very important question for Idea Share #20: How do you teach students to practice at home? We often hear that ComposeCreate® webinars leave our community of teachers feeling inspired and re-energized. In part, that spark comes from
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Every couple of years, Wendy does an in-depth workshop. She dives deep into something that is really impactful for all of us. Fortunately at ComposeCreate®, we don’t have a big subscription or membership model where you’re charged, say $200 a
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At ComposeCreate® free webinars, we always ask a question where teachers put in their thoughts in the chat. This is our Idea share and we’re now on number 18 – each has been a great way to glean wisdom from
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During the spring season, I volunteer as a coach for a local teen mountain biking team. This local team is under the umbrella of a national organization called NICA – The National Interscholastic Cycling Association, which has pretty rigorous training
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Whether you’re wanting to begin a new practice challenge in your studio or a seasoned pro, we thought it would be useful to compile a list of common questions about the ever-popular 30 and 40 Piece Challenge! We release a
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In a perfect world, piano teachers everywhere would be able to attend conferences in any location, and bring well-known pedagogues and composers like Wendy to our local music associations for a live workshop. But if you’re like me, my season
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We’re a month into the new year and this is always a good time for me to process how my goals for the year are progressing. So far this year, I’ve found this quote has been very helpful: “You do
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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!
