Kids get so excited at Christmas time, and learning to play Christmas songs on the piano is a special treat. You can print this Silent Night music for free to use with the kids you teach. They'll love it! This first sheet features larger notation and fun graphics to make the piece even more … [Read more...]
Silent Night Piano Sheet Music
I hope you enjoyed the previous tutorial on how to teach Away in a Manger. This post features Silent Night piano sheet music for kids and teaches how to improvise a gorgeous left hand pattern. The improv lesson builds on the previous lesson--we'll use a left hand pattern that's similar to the one … [Read more...]
Away in a Manger Piano Sheet Music + Video Tutorial on Improvising the Left Hand
Even young kids can learn how to improvise the left hand, and they'll be thrilled at how impressive they sound. I've created free printable sheet music for Away in a Manger and a video tutorial that you're welcome to use with your students. Click the play button above to learn an easy pattern that … [Read more...]
Piano Composition: Fun Santa Got Stuck Worksheet on the staff
This was my favorite composing activity last year. This worksheet lets you help kids practice writing music on the staff. The activity helps kids in many different ways, so watch this video to learn how to get the most benefits from the exercise. After you give this to your students, I hope … [Read more...]
Piano Composition: Santa Got Stuck in the Chimney for young beginners
Looking for a fun piano composition activity for Christmas? Here's one that will thrill your younger students and probably make you laugh until it hurts. Why did Santa get stuck? Kids come up with hilarious answers! Send home a worksheet with each student and get ready to see some funny things … [Read more...]