For years I disliked pre-staff notation. I don't know about you...but I wasn't taught it as a young student. I was introduced to the staff on my very. first. lesson. So when I started teaching, I was always tempted to skip those sections in the method books. I honestly just didn't see the point of… Continue reading Is teaching pre-staff notation worth it?
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How I Teach Rhythm Composition
Do you want to teach rhythm composition, but don't know where to start? Today I'm sharing an engaging rhythmic composition activity that your music students will love. For starters, head over to my exclusive freebie library to grab this low-prep printable! Here's how my students play: Step 1: Grab any dice (the jumbo ones from… Continue reading How I Teach Rhythm Composition
How to set-up a sensory bin in your piano studio (low budget)
Many of you already know this about me.... I'm a big supporter of play-based piano lessons. Sensory play can be such a game changer when introducing new musical concepts to our young students. Why? To start, here are 5 skills children develop through sensory play: cognitive function fine motor skills exploration & inquiry early literacy… Continue reading How to set-up a sensory bin in your piano studio (low budget)
Why you should let your piano students use playdough in their lessons
Hear me out... there's a benefit to kids using playdough in their piano lessons. When I first started piano teaching, I was so careful to do everything "by the book". Literally, only using method pages to teach. I don't know if any of you can relate, but as I met many more new students over… Continue reading Why you should let your piano students use playdough in their lessons
Halloween Activities for Piano Lessons
Halloween is such a fun time in our piano studio! From Halloween repertoire to spooky activities, we embrace the festivities. Here are some activity ideas you can use this spooky season: Rhythm Activities One activity I love to do with my students is create rhythms using Halloween words. First we brainstorm a list of words… Continue reading Halloween Activities for Piano Lessons
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