New Rhythm Resources: Details of the New Accompaniment Tracks: We want to get music and rhythm IN our students’ bodies! But it’s hard to do that with just clapping or tapping or body movements. The Rhythm Menagerie® accompaniment music tracks […]
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Now that spring break is over, I’m sure you are thinking about your summer plans. Why not put a piano teaching seminar, workshop, or conference on your agenda? No, not the ones where someone is trying to sell you something,
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If you are not between the ages of 10 and 18, you might, like me, think that “creepy” would be an offensive way of describing a piece you had composed. But read this little story that a fellow teacher gave
Batman’s Carol of the Bells – the boys will love it! Read More »
I’ve been fascinated by the number of times in the last year that a respected pedagogue has said something like this, “When the brain is bored, it seeks new stimuli.” Diane Hidy mentioned this to me once when she was
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These tips are provided by another SMU Institute attendee Leila Viss, author of the fantastic series on this blog entitled “Adding a Lab to Your Lessons” and the author of the great blog 88pianokeys. See Wendy’s tips and Dorla’s tips from
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I attended and presented at the SMU Institute for Piano Teachers last week and learned so much! There have been several sessions in which I thought that if I had attended only that session, the whole institute would have been
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by Leila Viss The possible materials available for your lab are almost endless. The lists provided in past articles (Article 1, Article 2, Article 3) are meant to help you sift through your options (not to overwhelm!). However, once you
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by Leila Viss The fact that you are reading this second article in this series means that the idea of a lab plus a lesson has sparked your interest. Read Article #1 to understand why you should consider adding a lab
Adding a Lab to Your Lessons #2-If Yes, Then What? Read More »
At NCKP this year, there was a new feature called Ped xi. Â This session was supposed to mimic the “ideas worth spreading” mantra of the TED talks. Â Since I love many of the TED talks, I attended these sessions and
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Don’t forget that I’m giving away 2 copies of “Tangy Tango” on Wednesday (AND there is an amazing product post and giveaway starting on Wednesday that you won’t want to miss!). Â See this post for information on all the ways
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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!
