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My Evolving Studio
My life as a pianist and piano teacher has had many different seasons. One of the wonderful things about my job is that I can shape it to be the job I want; not only can I do it in my home and on my...
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Teaching Tip Tuesday: Advice for New Teachers
I have often been asked what advice I have for new piano teachers just starting out. Today I'd like to share four basic suggestions that will help get your studio on its way!Be ProfessionalWhen you...
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Old Friends & New Acquaintances
Today as I unpacked my music room I found some old friends and new acquaintances. It was so good to see them and they sure inspired me to practice! Meet some of them....Shostakovich Preludes &...
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Birds of a Feather Lesson Plan Now Available!
Now available for purchase in The Teaching Studio Store is the last lesson plan in the Mighty Musicians Piano Camp - Birds of a Feather!For those not familiar with the Mighty Musicians class, it is...
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Mighty Musicians Piano Camp!
Our Mighty Musicians Piano Camp is now available in its entirety to purchase in The Teaching Studio Store! If you're not familiar with these lesson plans, let me tell you a little bit about it!Nichole...
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Today I would love your input! I am doing a little research on music experiences in childhood. I know that I had a very musical childhood - we always had instruments to play, we listened to music all...
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Free to Subscribers: Studio-Starter Forms Packet
With the school year and the piano lesson year about to begin in many places, I thought it would be fitting to share some new printable forms to help start the year off right! This packet is available...
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Efficient Practicing for Busy Parents
I'm gonna be totally honest here. I am not very good at practicing. Hold on though, let me rephrase that. I am a great practicer, I know how to practice well, I love practicing, actually, and love to...
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The Building Blocks of Piano Incentive Program
Sometimes our students need a little extra motivation to get their practicing done each week. We as teachers also hope to train well-rounded musicians who not only can play some fun repertoire, but...
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Giant Keyboard & Staff Manipulatives Pack
Since I made my Giant Floor Keyboard three years ago, I have gotten so much use out of it! It is absolutely my favorite studio resource, and has been a staple in my preschool music classes in...
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Teaching Ideas From Around the Web
One thing I love about this day and age and the technology we have is how we as piano teachers can share so many ideas with each other to improve one another's teaching. I love the things that I create...
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Classical Piano Pieces for Autumn
This past week has been so wonderful - it has been pretty rainy here, and the temperatures have cooled down a bit. My family and I are just giddy with this weather! We have not experienced a true...
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Autumn Time is Here!
As is obvious from my last post, I am way excited about Autumn! The other day I got giddy when I noticed pumpkin decorations outside of a grocery store. I can't wait for the leaves on our 5 or 6 huge...
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Giveaway Winners
I'd like to announce the three winners of the Amazing Autumn giveaway! (Sorry I didn't do this two days ago like I said I would - we went on a last-minute trip for Labor Day weekend and just got back...
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A Merry Musical Christmas: Piano Advent Calendar
25 days, 25 Christmas piano activities to bring in the Christmas season Now available for free download on my Freebies page is a Christmas advent calendar activity to use with your piano students...
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Now Available: Muscle Builder Book 5
Now available in the Store is the next volume of the My Muscle Builder Book technique series! I'm super excited about Book 5 and about all of the things students have learned once they have reached...
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Piano Anno: A New Resource for Fingering and Interpretation
Today I'm excited to share another guest post written by pianist and teacher Christie Sowby. I love Christie's insights into using technology in our teaching, and today she is going to introduce us to...
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Now Available: Muscle Builder Book 6
Now available to purchase is the 6th book in the My Muscle Builder Book series! This book is a lot of fun and continues to build on the techniques learned in previous books. In Book 6 we continue...
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Free Download: Piano Muscle Builders for Older Beginners
I have been wanting for a long time to make a "muscle builder" technique booklet for older beginners - something similar to the My Muscle Builder Books but less cutesy and more concise, something that...
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Piano Beanbags
Today I just wanted to share something fun I made for my daughter! I have been teaching my 3-year-old daughter piano lately, and she really loves it. Her almost-2-year-old brother likes to tag along as...
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