Do you see a lot of students start piano but then quit? I’ve got tons of ideas to help beginner students stick with piano. You’ve heard me say it before, but I’m saying it again. Small Group Lessons! These aren’t just a new thing, they are the real thing. But it’s more than just teaching…
What determines an intermediate student for you? Is it a song? A skill? Time in lessons? I recently had a mom tell me her 9-year-old child was at an intermediate level when trying to find a class here for him. He’d been playing for 2.5 years. They came over to meet, check out the studio…
What does your wait list look like? Do you want to be that teacher who always has a wait list of students to get in your class? Adapt your teaching methods (or use mine) to help you teach in small groups. Once you do, the results are stunning Students enjoy coming to class more than…
The letter that convinced 100% of parents to switch from private to small group lessons It was early in 2003. It took me 20 days to get the courage to write it, then 2 hours to pour over myreasoning as logically as I could, because this was a seismic shift. And I felt more emotionally…
Tracking practice minutes is important Did you have to practice piano a set amount of time each day? Some teachers encourage setting a buzzer, while others suggest a set time each day for practice …but did you know that keeping track of practice minutes is very helpful for both students and teachers? Teachers need to…
There are so many ways to teach piano students with rhythm Some of those ways can be a lot of fun. Back when I was a student, there was no fun in this learning process. My teachers insisted on my counting out loud as I would play. I would struggle sitting at the piano saying, “one…
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These piano magic flashcards might not look like magic to you, but they are really and truly magical. Proof is in the pudding, after using them. Piano practice becomes fun and engaging when you add these magic flashcards! Within the very first few lessons, I help students find C on the staffs with these magical Flashcards….
I want to give you a month of beginning piano lessons for free. While we practice social distancing, I have been touched by all the big and small businesses sharing resources. I have been teaching online lessons for years now using the same curriculum I use in my studio. All my in-studio students are also…
Sitting on the bench is not an ideal position if you’re playing basketball or soccer, but it is best for piano. Most parents come to me with the same question: How do you keep a child sitting at the bench for practice? Is it better to time them? Or Count how many times a song should be…