When it’s time to approach teaching modes to a student, I have to take a deep breath and prepare myself. I’ve had students tell me that they feel like their brain is going to “melt out of their ears” after
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I’m thrilled to announce that the Black Key Smart Scales are available now! I’ve spoken many times about how I used to particularly dread teaching one octave scales hands together. But that aversion was even greater when I got to
Black Key Smart Scales Now Available! 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 »
It’s tempting to resort to teaching a new concept by showing how it’s written in the music. But using tangible objects like tiny animals does a much better job of engaging the imaginations of our students. It makes it easier
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For years, teachers have been using the ComposeCreate® Giant Flashcards in piano lessons and classrooms to help students see the notes more clearly. It’s been especially helpful in classrooms since it’s virtually impossible to see a regular-sized flashcards from the
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So much excitement surrounds the American football season, so it makes perfect sense that you can use this to energize your piano students! A few years ago, we created Football Music Flashcards that stand up between the piano keys. Asking
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Your students are going to love these new music flip flop flashcards! There are so many ways you can use them to teach your students note names, white key names, and more! These music flip flop flashcards are FREE (for now), but
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New Music Valentines! Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to use manipulatives like these new free Music Valentines with your students! Not only do new games and activities give your student something to be excited about, it gives you a
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This free music printable comes with BOTH: Big Note Name Monkeys – Great for group or music classroom teaching Small Note Name Monkeys – Easy to use at the piano, on the floor, or on a whiteboard You can use these
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Recently, I gave the new “Have You Forgotten What It’s Like to be a Child?” presentation in Oklahoma City. I was so excited with how energized teachers said they were about learning what it’s like to be a child so that their
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Merry to Moody:
Holiday music for everyone!
Tired of the usual holiday music?This free webinar is just for you! Lots of new, original, and classic holiday, winter, and seasonal music will wow your students onto the bench! And you'll love the new audience participation piece as well!
