Music Education — Practice

Beginner piano lessons are incredibly important when it comes to a student’s musical journey.  This is the time when piano teachers need to “hook” students not only by sharing their passion for piano but also by connecting with their students.  So many times, you hear adults say “I wish I would have stuck with piano” so, I’ve asked these adults why they didn’t and it typically comes back to the same few reasons:  I didn’t have fun. / I didn’t enjoy it. I had an old mean teacher.  My parents couldn’t afford it.  While we can’t change our age or...

Summers often go by way too quickly in my opinion.  If you are anything like me, you want to enjoy the sun, hang out with friends and family, and relax next to the pool.  If you are a parent, you usually spend time running the kids to different activities (how are kids busier in the summer?!).  Before you know it, you are scrambling to get your students scheduled for the fall semester (hello fall sports) and all of a sudden, your summer is gone. There are a few things that every piano teacher needs to do every summer (even more...

This week's post is brought to you by Anne Hilberts of 88 Musical Keys. Music benefits the whole child, and improves general cognitive and academic ability... Let's find and fulfil the creative potential within each and every one!   ‘Ever wondered if maybe every student you teach has talent, if you could just unearth it?  Me too.  For me, I think this comes from the early steps in my own music journey.  You see, when I was 6, my mother announced to me that it was time I started piano lessons.  Even at 6 years old, this was food for thought. ...