This winter, you’ve probably taught a record number of phone, Skype, or Facetime piano lessons. I love the way technology helps us not feel like we have to offer makeup lessons! But of course, there are some things that are […]
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If you got the email today, you already know what “March Music Madness” is and why it’s so exciting! If you didn’t get the ComposeCreate newsletter, you’ll want to sign up right away, because only newsletter subscribers will be getting
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Scores of teachers have emailed me to tell me that they are using the Snowman flashcards for winter challenges for their students. So, I decided that for the next 3 weeks, I’m going to hold a mini Winter Olympics Competition
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Okay, my students really want some competition! Here’s the 2nd rhythm challenge from a different part of the Rhythm Manipulations® book. All you have to do is watch it, and beat this student’s metronome speed. You can upload your video
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It’s so cold these days and I’m guessing you and your students might be needing a little energy boost in this new year. So, it’s with great pleasure that I share with you how one fun loving teacher is using
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The Stinky Stockings (see below) was much more of a hit than even I had planned. So, I wanted to share with you even more options for using them this year. 4 Not So Stinky Ways to Use Stinky Stockings
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I want my students to have fun at our year end holiday party. But I want it to be EASY for me too. Here are what I think are the 5 Secrets to an Easy and Fun Holiday Party: Food. That
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Maybe you need more than the 3 major games we’ve talked about in the Free Holiday Lesson Plan series! If so, you’ll like Stinky Stockings, a holiday version of the infamous Stinky Sox! Stinky Stockings The Christmas version of the
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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.
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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
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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!
