It seems like every year I discover some kind of amazing new teaching tool. Last year it was the Eggspert. The year before that it was the erasable highlighters that really work! As you know, I am an office-supply junkie and love […]
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As we begin thinking about personal resolutions for the new year, we might also want to think about resolutions we might need to make as a piano teacher. The Clavier Companion blog is featuring an article I recently wrote for
Are You a Workaholic Piano Teacher? Read More »
I’ve been developing something on ComposeCreate.com for over 3 years and it is finally complete! I think its the best kept secret on this website and so I’m excited to tell you all about it. (And there’s a sale now
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I’m always looking for something to motivate my students at the beginning of the year. But like many of you, I am always weighing the pros and cons of external reward systems for piano lessons. I believe that eventually, making
Fall Lesson Book Bash Read More »
by Leila Viss The fact that you are reading this second article in this series means that the idea of a lab plus a lesson has sparked your interest. Read Article #1 to understand why you should consider adding a lab
Adding a Lab to Your Lessons #2-If Yes, Then What? Read More »
Well, we are nearing Christmas and also the end of the year when we try to take advantage of tax deductions for teaching supplies. Â I recently started a “teacher wish list” or “studio wish list and thought it would be
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I don’t know why this didn’t occur to me until now, but a great way to save money on printing rhythm drills and Rhythm Menagerie would be to print them on card stock and then laminate them! Â Then, students
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The next set of courses offered at the Piano Teachers School begin October 15th.  The courses are taught by Kristin Yost who has written a number of posts for the Dollars and Sense part of the ComposeCreate® blog.  These courses
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Kristin Yost has written numerous articles on this blog for the Dollars and Sense category. Â She has presented many national and local workshops on business issues and her infamous workshop How I Made $100k My First Year as a Piano
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I’ve been thinking for months now about how the perfect assignment journal for my students would look. Â As usual, it took much longer to make it than I anticipated, but I’m very excited with the results and wanted to share
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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!
