Are you struggling with moving to a no makeups piano policy? Since giving the “Stress-free Business Practices for Your Studio,” I’ve had a number of teachers write to say that they are no longer giving makeup lessons. And with this […]
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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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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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Do you ever feel badly for your youngest students who have to play “methody” pieces for the recital because there’s not a lot of great early beginner piano music out there? Well, feel badly no more! Black Key Blast is
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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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In the first post (Importance of a Web Presence: How Has Word of Mouth Changed?) of this series, we looked at how word of mouth has evolved and is now more powerful than ever – but only IF you have
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I’m so excited to bring you a new series of articles by a wonderful teacher and blogger I had the privilege of meeting at NCKP 2013. Kevin Kao impressed with me his brief and friendly introduction of himself. Through chatting,
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The Future of Piano Teaching – Pete Jutras Interview I’m sure you’ve noticed that life has changed a lot in the last 10 to 20 years! We can now “google” something to get an immediate answer, children and adults have screens
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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!
