When I first started teaching, I didn’t realize what a wild card the week of Halloween would be. I expected students to be energetic the week before Spring break, and especially in the weeks between our Christmas recital and winter […]
New Game! Spooky Sox: Stinky Sox for Halloween! Read More »
When you assign a new scale at a lesson do you ever feel like you’re already dreading listening to it the following week? I used to feel that way every time I taught scales. I was teaching them just the
New Scale Solution – From Boring to Beautiful! Read More »
Every August, we do a free kick-off webinar to start the school year with new music, encouragement, and time with ComposeCreate teachers around the world. But this year, we’re doing two can’t-miss webinars! These webinars are completely different from each
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During the months of July and August, I did a survey to ask how the economy was affecting piano teachers. The results were fascinating and I shared these at the August Kick-off webinar. (You don’t want to miss these webinars
How is the Economy Affecting Piano Teachers? Read More »
Halloween music is always such a treat to write (pun intended!). It’s goofy, creepy, and kids love playing Halloween pieces. But there are a lot of families who don’t celebrate Halloween – and they deserve some fun music to celebrate
New Autumn and Halloween Music for 2022 Read More »
It’s always challenging to start an older student at the beginning. It seems like a natural place to start. But the older and more mature student is already so accomplished at many things, that starting at the beginning can feel
New, Sophisticated Rote and Reading® Piano Music Read More »
Join us for our free New Exciting Music for All Ages Webinar on August 23rd! In addition to exciting, new music, we’re launching a new, FREE resource that will help you quickly find music that will solve your students’ problems
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As you probably know, every year, we design a new color scheme for our 30 and 40 Piece Challenge Charts, punch cards, and certificates. And for the last 3-4 years, I’ve tried to make the color scheme have significance in
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Our next webinar will be on August 17th (and we’re also offering it live on the 25th), and is all about new music that is full of adventure! When kids are excited about music, they are excited about practicing! Making
August Webinar: New Music Abuzz with Adventure! Read More »
The new 30 and 40 piece Challenge Charts for 2021 are available – and they’re my favorite ones yet! There are charts for both 30 and 40 pieces, and the colors are vibrant – perfect for younger or teenaged students.
New for 2021 – 30 and 40 Piece Challenge Charts and Certificates Read More »
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!
