Last month I announced that I would be sharing one organizing tip each month. I am one of those people who enjoy being organized, but am constantly working on aligning my habits to get there. The truth of the matter? The more organized I am as a teacher, everyone benefits. I am calmer and more …
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Like many of you, the pandemic has my family doing life in new ways. I’ve learned to teach online piano lessons, church was moved to livestream, taking care of our grandparents began to involve grocery trips, and hugs between anyone outside of the house seem to be a thing of the past. One of the …
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In my humble opinion, this month's book recommendations are GOLD. Walt Disney says it best in this regard though. "There is more treasure in books than in all the pirates loot on treasure island." If you value learning and reading, and share this with your students, they are more likely to value it and find …
Looking for fun and easy ways to incorporate Valentine's Day into piano lessons? Whether or not you like the holiday, you can be sure your students are getting into the spirit! I've already had a few students bring valentines by the studio and wearing their pinkest, cheeriest, and heart-filled outfits 😉 Today I've included 3 …
It’s every piano teacher’s dream. To have their life put together… all the time. But one thing the last year has taught me is that no matter how much we think we have it all together, we don’t. And there is certainly freedom in being at peace with that. But there’s also freedom in finding …
How often do you have a parent accompany a new student and announce that they’ve never played an instrument? If your studio is anything like mine, this happens all the time. How often do you request a parent get involved in their child’s practice – only to be met with shrugs and looks of helplessness. …
2021 came in rather unenthusiastically, but I hope you took the time to sit and think through some goals (maybe more based on the season we are in and less specific, but still goals). As I contemplated where I hope to grow this year, one goal I set for myself is to read 50 books. …
Happy New Year! I have to admit, I didn’t quite know whether to cry, celebrate, or just go to sleep last night as the clock struck 12 and the ball dropped. But as I lay in bed this morning, it dawned on me. All of us will experience years that are hard. All of us …
Congratulations to Janice, our FableNotes giveaway winner! Janice- keep an eye on your email for the information needed to send your prize 🙂 Thank you to all who participated! Our 12 Days of Note Reading Christmas included tons of freebies to get you started in the new year. If you missed them, feel free to …
We have made it to Day 12! I sincerely thank those of you who have embarked on this journey with me …. I hope the 12 Days of Note Reading Christmas has inspired you to teach in a more holistic manner in the coming year! In the past 12 days, we have talked through the …
