Why should I teach my students to compose? Children are naturally creative. Â It’s one of the things that distinguishes us from other living species. Â The self-esteem and confidence of children thrive when they create something they know is a […]
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Hal Leonard has just launched the First Choice New Release Club for piano teachers.  I like several aspects of this club: 1.  It features music that the piano teacher is interested in: Hal Leonard Student Piano Library, Composer Showcase Collections, Phillip Keveren
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Laura Lowe has some great posts about what she learned at the 2009 MTNA convention on her Lowe Piano Studio Blog. Â I wish I had been there, but I love her summaries and have picked up a few new ideas
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The spring Hal Leonard Piano Teacher Catalog is out and offers 40% off up to 4 copies per title! Â This catalog also comes with a CD which will make it easier to select music for specific students and specific needs.
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Hal Leonard has published my first pedagogical piece entitled Twister. Â It is a level 3 (late elementary) Hal Leonard Showcase Solo and can be found on page 15 of the 2009 Spring Catalogue (picture is on page 14). Â Here is
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I often wonder if we condition children to like and be attracted to lyrics that rhyme and have a predictable syntax. Â Certainly there is something to be said for the rhythm of words and children’s attraction to such (Dr. Seuss,
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