Here’s some great training for piano teachers who adjudicate! This critique of critiques, as you might call it, is written by Marcia Vahl from her extensive experience in judging piano competitions and training piano adjudicators.
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Here’s the third and final installment of the “Importance of a Web Presence” series by Kevin Kao. I’m sure your convinced now based on “How Has Word of Mouth Marketing Changed” that you need a presence on the web. And
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The Real Reason Teens are Quitting Piano – Part 1 I’m so excited about this guest post by Tim Topham! Tim has a fantastic blog that specializes in helping teachers teach and find music for boys and teens more effectively. I
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I know that I told you Greek Chicken was my favorite though all the recipes are loved by myself and my family. But, I tried this new recipe two times now and have to say that it might be a tie
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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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I’m not into sensational headlines. They really irritate me and I feel a little manipulated and therefore used by them at times. So, I want you to know I chose my headline carefully here. What Is Worst Piano Teaching Advice
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Seriously, let’s just stop doing all those boring rhythm drills with our students, okay? Why do them, when you can have as much fun as this student and I had making this video! If you still are on the fence
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The Music Teachers National Association annual conference in Chicago is right around the corner and I’m excited to say that I’ll be there this year! I’ll be presenting the Willis Piano Music showcase with Carolyn Miller on Monday morning at
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March 1st was a big moment in 1892 for those of us who love nature! For it was on that day that the United States Congress voted to make Yellowstone a national park to preserve its beauty. But did you
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You are teaching student composers and Pete comes into the lesson and excitedly says, “Mrs. S, I made up a song this week!” Of course you are going to jump up and down with him and tell him how much you
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How to Revolutionize Rhythm in Your Studio
Learn how this rhythm curriculum gets rhythm IN students' bodies so it comes OUT in ALL their music! See why "It’s the best resource out there for teaching rhythms" and get your students "exponentially improving!"
