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 Easter is just around the corner, and today I am sharing 6 FREE pieces you can use with your pre-reading, primer, elementary, and late elementary students this season!
Keep reading to see all of the Easter freebies...
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 Did you know that April 9th marks the birth of the first African-American female composer to have a symphony performed by a major American orchestra?
If you haven't yet introduced your students to the wonderful music of composer Florence Price, now is the time! Price overcame many odds to create a prolific catalog of both concert music and teaching music that is now finally getting the recognition that it deserves. Keep reading to find a FREE kid-friendly biography and links to sheet music and video performances of the works of this inspirational composer....  A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Rachel Ehring, host of the TopMusic Piano Podcast! Many thanks to Rachel for inviting me on the show to talk about my journey to becoming a composer, my newest projects, and my ideas for encouraging creativity in piano lessons.
You can listen to my interview with Rachel HERE, or look for it wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts!  Have you ever struggled to choose the right piece for a student at a particular level? Or wondered what terms like “five-finger,” “big note,” and “easy piano” really mean?
You are not alone! It can be tough to navigate the terminology used by various publishing companies to level piano music. In today’s post, I will be discussing leveling terms you will encounter frequently in piano music, what concepts can be expected at each level, and how these terms relate to the most commonly used piano method books and grading systems used around the world. Keep reading to learn more…  Looking for beautiful music to share with your students for Valentine's Day?
Today I am sharing 7 FREE classical arrangements for every level that are perfect for Valentine's Day, but can also be enjoyed any time of year! Keep reading to get your free music... |
AuthorChrissy Ricker is a pianist, teacher, and composer from North Carolina. These are her thoughts on teaching, composing, and all things music. Looking for teaching ideas related to a specific topic? Use the "search" feature or scroll down to see blog posts organized by category!
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