piano teacher primer

<p>What if the student still isn't getting it right?</p> <p>What if the parent isn't happy with their progress?</p> <p>What if the student just doesn't care?</p> <p>What if I feel unprepared or unqualified as a...

<p>These two brilliant college piano performance majors have studied, researched and put together an incredible presentation that I can't wait to share with you! </p><p>As we explore 5 ways to connect the mind and body...

<p>Ever feel like improv is a musical mystery? </p> <p>Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! This week’s podcast episode is all about bringing improv magic to your piano studio.</p> <p>I’m chatting with Susan Staples Bell...

<p>Talk less, smile more?</p><p>Ya that too! </p><p>But we can talk less play more with Duets, Demonstrations, and Do play more games too!</p><p>-Playing duets with students is more fun for you and teaches them by just...

<p>Sparked by last week's episode on teaching expression and musicality, we need a "how-to!" </p> <p>Specifically how to teach balancing melody and accompaniment. </p> <p>Challenging to do! </p> <p>I give you what I...

<p>Teaching students to play expressively is more than dynamics. It is about enhancing the indications, and going beyond the notes to imagine and feel the mood of each passage. From musical markings to magical...

<p>When should we accelerate our piano students forward, and when is it better to adjust and take a different approach? </p> <p>To challenge or not to challenge?</p> <p>In this episode, we explore the delicate balance...

<p>Why step out of your comfort zone as a piano teacher? Because growth is what we're made for! It brings energy, excitement, and a deeper connection to your students. In this episode, be inspired with many ideas like...

<p>Have you ever had a student from another piano teacher that seems to have some gaps in their musical education? Maybe they can play well, but learning a new piece takes forever? Or they have a good knowledge of the...

<p>That’s right A to G and all the keys in-between! </p><p>What's harder sharps or flats?</p><p>What keys are the hardest for you the teacher to play in?</p><p>Which ones are hardest for your students?</p><p>Let's vote...

<p>As we wrap up the last of the summer encore episodes, I HAD to include this one because rhythm is the essential life blood of all music, and is often not taught effectively. </p> <p>I explore 3 ways of counting...

<p>This episode got a re-record and an upgrade to explain how I help piano students fix notes in a positive way, and in a way that positively fixes that note more permanently in these common scenarios:</p> <p><br></p>...

<p>I think this episode deserves a place in the top ten, so I am showcasing it as an encore episode. I describe the best way I have found to teach note-reading to piano students, and best of all, it works with whichever...

<p>I get questions from piano teachers:</p> <p>"Thanks for your first lesson video, I love it...what do I do next?"</p> <p>This episode answers that question!</p> <p>How to recognize the white note letter names without...

<p>This summer, I am re-releasing some of my favorites - and yours! This episode has the most listens, and a great response among new teachers and elites as well... and there's a good reason why! </p> <p>To watch a...