Ready to play? If you're a piano teacher who loves helping your students excel, then you're in the right spot. I've searched the web to find the best piano teaching resources available. You won't believe all the effort that has gone into these amazing teaching tools. Within seconds you can … [Read more...]
All-Star Recital Practice Chart
I'm sharing this fun practice log that we're using in my studio. I normally don't recommend that families track the number of minutes at the piano. I prefer to focus on the quality of the practice. However, it's recital time, so we're doing a fun activity to help the kids be prepared for their … [Read more...]
Spot Practice Chart
Sometimes kids need help learning how to practice. If you find that the child or children you teach seem to be unsure of what to do when they sit down at the piano for practice, you may want to introduce spot practicing. How to Teach Kids to Spot Practice Identify a small portion of the song … [Read more...]
Piano Boosts Brain Power
Brain scans show that the brains of adult musicians are larger than those of non-musicians. Research now shows that learning to play the piano actually causes parts of the brain to increase in size. Kudos to all you parents who are helping your children learn to play! You’re making a real … [Read more...]