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Musicianship Monthly #12: The Baroque Period

12/31/2021

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What better way to kick off a new year of teaching than with another installment of the "Musicianship Monthly" series?

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 semester, the Musicianship Monthly series will be focused on music history! For the month of January, we will be learning about the Baroque period. Keep reading for fun, accessible resources you can use to introduce your students to this interesting period in music history.... 


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The 12 Days of Christmas Teacher Challenge

12/19/2021

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​Last year, I shared a "12 Days of Christmas" practice challenge for students, with one short piano-related activity that could be done each day of Christmas break.

This year, I thought I would mix it up and create a similar challenge for teachers! The end of the year is a perfect time for rest, reflection, and thinking ahead to the new year. This 12 day challenge will provide you with opportunities to play piano for your own enjoyment, organize your studio, and set goals for the new year.

Click HERE to get your free copy of the "12 Days of Christmas Teacher Challenge!" 

I hope you have a wonderful, rejuvenating holiday break! See you back here at the end of the month to kick off 2022!



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2021 in Review: 10 Resources You Might Have Missed

12/12/2021

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​Wow, 2021 has gone by in a flash!

As the year comes to a close, I am recapping 10 of my most popular new releases, articles, teaching tips, and free resources from the past year. Maybe these will provide some inspiration for you in the new year ahead!

Read on to see my top ten resources from 2021....




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Christmas freebies at Musicnotes!

12/8/2021

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Just popping in to share a special Christmas freebie with you all! Musicnotes is offering 2 of my Christmas arrangements for free until the end of December!

Click on the images below to go to Musicnotes and download your free copy of "What Child is This?" available for both Easy and Intermediate piano!

Wishing you a very merry Christmas!

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5 Fresh Christmas Arrangements for Church Pianists

12/5/2021

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The holiday season is officially upon us! 

Today I am sharing 5 of my favorite Christmas arrangements that are appropriate for church services this holiday season. If you are looking for fresh arrangements to add to your sacred Christmas repertoire, read on!

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    Chrissy Ricker is a pianist, teacher, and composer from North Carolina. These are her thoughts on teaching, composing, and all things music.


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