Category: Fall/Halloween

5 Fun Ways to Celebrate Halloween in Your Studio!

9/11/2026

As you may know, I love using the excitement surrounding holidays like Halloween and Christmas to motivate (and educate) my students.

Today I am sharing 5 fun activities you can do this fall to celebrate Halloween--including FREE printables that will help reinforce music history, music theory, creativity, and much more!

Keep reading to learn more...

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Active Listening With 5 Famous Piano Pieces Inspired by Autumn

11/7/2025

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If you've read some of my previous blog posts, you know I am a big fan of incorporating active listening activities into lessons. Not only does it give teachers the opportunity to introduce students to a variety of musical styles, it also creates the opportunity to discuss topics like musical form, interpretation, technique, and artistic expression...just to name a few.

So today I am sharing 5 famous piano pieces in a variety of styles that were all inspired by the season of autumn. I hope these pieces inspire your students and encourage musical discussion in your lessons this month!

Keep reading for video links to these famous pieces...

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Double the Fun with 5 Easy Halloween Duets!

9/18/2025

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We all know that duets are a great way to help students work on their listening, reading, and rhythm skills.

But did you know that duets can be a great way to build community in your studio, too?

Pair up your students and double the fun with these 5 evenly-leveled duets that are easy enough for your elementary, late elementary, and early intermediate students to learn before Halloween!

Keep reading to see the music...

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5 Fun Halloween Pieces for Primers (Including 2 FREEBIES!)

9/12/2025

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Halloween is just around the corner!

Last year I shared my top 10 most popular Halloween arrangements for elementary students HERE. But what if you have brand-new students who want to get in on the Halloween fun?

Today I am sharing 5 fun, primer-level pieces that your brand-new students can learn in time for Halloween--including 2 pieces that you can download right now for FREE!

Keep reading to see the music...

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Seasonal Repertoire and Teaching Activities to Energize Your Studio

9/8/2025

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The fall semester is officially underway!

Today I am sharing some of my favorite original pieces, arrangements, and teaching activities that will help you to harness the excitement of the upcoming holidays to motivate your students!

Whether you are looking for lyrical solos or showstopping duets, you'll find something to please every student in your studio on this list. As a bonus, get FREE copies of my favorite seasonal teaching activities to use during the fall and winter months!

Keep reading for more...

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5 Fun Ways to Celebrate Halloween in Your Studio!

Active Listening With 5 Famous Piano Pieces Inspired by Autumn

Double the Fun with 5 Easy Halloween Duets!

5 Fun Halloween Pieces for Primers (Including 2 FREEBIES!)

Seasonal Repertoire and Teaching Activities to Energize Your Studio

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