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The Recital is Over--Now What?

4/29/2024

This month on my blog, the focus has been on performing! Many of us have been preparing our students for a spring recital, so I've shared my best tips for preparing for a recital, battling performance anxiety, what to do in the last lesson before a recital, and more!

But what do you do when the recital is over to help battle that post-recital slump?

Today I am sharing 4 things you can do at your lesson after the recital to celebrate and look to the future!

Keep reading to see more...

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5 Things to Do at the Last Lesson Before a Recital

4/22/2024

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Recital invites have been sent; your students have been working hard to prepare, and there is one week to go until the big day!

How do we make this last week count, and how do we make sure our students are at their performance peak the day of our event?

Today, I am sharing 5 things you can do at your last lesson before a recital to help prepare your students to do their very best!

Keep reading to learn more...

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5 Alternatives to a Formal Piano Recital

4/15/2024

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When we think of the traditional "piano recital," we typically think of a dress-up event, with students performing their pieces from memory on stage.

While formal recitals are wonderful, they also involve a huge commitment on the part of both student and teacher. And, let's face it, they can also be scary--especially for students without lots of performance experience under their belts!

Today, I am sharing 5 alternatives to the traditional formal piano recital. These are great options for teachers who prefer not to hold a formal recital, or they can provide supplemental performance experience for students in addition to a more formal event.

Keep reading to explore the options...

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5 Tips for Battling Performance Anxiety

4/8/2024

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This month, as many of us are preparing for our spring recitals, I am sharing articles relating to performing! In last week's blog post, I shared a slew of resources related to recital prep, practicing for a performance, playing from memory, and more.

This week, I am discussing a topic that is familiar to all of us--performance anxiety. Whether we have dealt with this issue ourselves (*raises hand*), or helped our students to deal with it, it is an issue that all musicians are sure to encounter in one way or another at some point in their musical journey.

Today, I am sharing my top 5 tips for helping in the battle against performance anxiety! Keep reading for tips you can share with your students...

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The Recital is Over--Now What?

5 Things to Do at the Last Lesson Before a Recital

5 Alternatives to a Formal Piano Recital

5 Tips for Battling Performance Anxiety

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