Chrissy Ricker

5 Fun Collections for Summer Review

5/31/2023

Summer is almost here...are you looking for the perfect pieces to keep your students excited about practicing during the busy summer season? Don't worry--I've got you covered!

Today I am sharing 5 fun collections that are guaranteed to have your students excited about summer practice! Even better, these collections will help your students review old concepts as well as introduce a few new ones in a fun way.

Keep reading to see them all...

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Practice Skills by Level, Part 4: Late Intermediates and Beyond

5/25/2023

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Teaching students how to practice is an important part of our role as music educators. However, as our students mature and progress at the piano, their practice routines will change--as will the skills they need to be able to practice efficiently and effectively.

Today's post is the final installment in a four-part series on teaching practice skills to students at each level of their development. You can read part one (beginners) HERE , part two (late beginners) HERE, and part three (early intermediates) HERE.

Today's article is all about practice skills for late intermediate students (and beyond)! Keep reading to see more...

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2023 Summer Challenge Calendars now available!

5/15/2023

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By special request, I am making my popular summer challenge calendars available early! I hope this helps those of you who want to get a jump on planning summer activities for your students.

As always, these calendars contain a variety of musical challenges for every day in June, July, and August. The challenges this year include: sight-reading, performing repertoire, theory and scale review, doing special activities on the awesome "Classics for Kids" website, and listening to some fun summer-themed music on YouTube!

Get your free copies of the Summer Challenge Calendars pictured below by clicking HERE. You will find all 3 calendars in one handy PDF file.

What fun summer activities do you have planned for your students? I'd love to hear your ideas in the comments!

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Happy Birthday, Tchaikovsky!

5/8/2023

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This week marks the birthdate of one of the most beloved composers of the Romantic Period: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky! He was born on May 7, 1840.

If you have ever celebrated the holiday season by watching a performance of his delightful ballet, The Nutcracker, or been mesmerized with a rousing rendition of his 1812 Overture (with real live cannons), then you understand the appeal of this well-known composer.

So, today I am sharing links to free resources you can use to celebrate this wonderful composer in your studio this week!

Keep reading to learn more....

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Musicianship Monthly #26: Building Major and Minor Chords

4/30/2023

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Believe it or not, May is here! That means it is time for a new "Musicianship Monthly" activity!

What is "Musicianship Monthly?" Each month, I share links to free resources you can use to focus on a specific musicianship skill with your students all month long! Want to see past skills we have covered? Click HERE!

This month, our focus is on building chords! Keep reading for resources to help students build major and minor chords, quickly identify inversions, and more!

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