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Musicianship Monthly #20: Mighty Music Vocabulary!

10/30/2022

November is right around the corner--and the start of another month means it is time for a new Musicianship Monthly post!

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. (Want to see past skills we have covered? Click HERE!)

This month, the focus is on music vocabulary. I am always looking for ways to help my students review musical terms, especially those tricky Italian terms that tend to trip students up! So for November, I am sharing 3 FREE worksheets that will help your students review the most common terms used for dynamics, tempo, and articulations.

Want to get your free mighty music vocabulary worksheets? Keep reading!

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The Power of Choices: 5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Students Engaged at the Piano

10/23/2022

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Do you want to keep your students motivated and engaged at the piano over the long term? Then this article is for you!

I believe that the most important thing I do as a teacher to keep my students excited about piano lessons is to give them choices. Choices give students ownership over the learning process and help them to feel like their input is a valuable part of our lessons together. Choices have power, and learning how to use those choices to further your teaching goals is key!

Today I am sharing 5 ways you can use the power of choices to keep your students motivated, engaged, and excited about piano! Keep reading to learn more...

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Copyright 101: What You Need to Know About Copyright Law and Sheet Music

10/17/2022

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Understanding copyright law is essential for musicians and educators. But the rules can be tricky, and they can vary depending on where you live.

In today's post, I will be sharing what you and your students need to know about copyright and how it pertains to the sheet music you purchase and/or download.

Do you know the ins and outs of copyright law? Keep reading to find out!

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Halloween Resources for Intermediate Students

10/10/2022

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I usually focus on the younger students in my studio when planning fun Halloween-themed activities--but I have found that my older students like to get in on the Halloween fun, too!

Today I am rounding up Halloween activities and sheet music that are perfect for the teens, 'tweens, and intermediate level students in your studio!

And best of all, many of these resources are absolutely FREE! Keep reading to see more...

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Key Ideas Podcast!

10/2/2022

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Many thanks to the wonderful Leila Viss for inviting me onto her "Key Ideas" podcast!

I had such a great time chatting with Leila about teaching, composing, and creativity. I think there will be some great ideas here you can use with your students, too!

Check out this episode of "Key Ideas" HERE.

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Musicianship Monthly #20: Mighty Music Vocabulary!

The Power of Choices: 5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Students Engaged at the Piano

Copyright 101: What You Need to Know About Copyright Law and Sheet Music

Halloween Resources for Intermediate Students

Key Ideas Podcast!

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