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Spring Freebies!

2/17/2023

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We've been enjoying an early taste of spring here this week--the daffodils are blooming, the trees are budding out, and I say bring it on!

So today I am highlighting 3 of my favorite spring-themed freebies for you to enjoy with your students! I hope these bring a taste of spring to your studio in the coming weeks.

​Keep reading to see more....


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Musicianship Monthly #23: Composer Focus with Felix Mendelssohn

1/30/2023

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February is just around the corner, and that means it is time for a new "Musicianship Monthly" activity!

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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 all month long! Want to see past skills we have covered? Click HERE!

In this month's edition of "Musicianship Monthly," we will be expanding our music history knowledge by focusing on the composer Felix Mendelssohn, who was born on February 3, 1809!

Keep reading to find free resources you can share with your students to help them learn all about this famous composer!


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No Books? No Problem!

1/21/2023

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Picture it: your student walks in with a sheepish grin and no music books in sight. Although your student is right on time for his lesson, his books, unfortunately, are not. What do you do?

We’ve all been there -- and it can be frustrating to have our lesson plans derailed by a lack of books. However, instead of seeing this as a lost lesson, why not see it as an opportunity to focus on an activity that you and your student might not otherwise have time to do?
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In today’s post, I’ll be sharing 4 fun activities you can have prepared for those times when a student arrives for lessons without their music, with links to free resources you can download instantly!

​Keep reading to learn more….


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Musicianship Monthly #22: Active Listening

12/30/2022

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​It's "Musicianship Monthly" time, and what better way to kick off the new year than by working on an important musicianship skill? 

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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 all month long! Want to see past skills we have covered? Click HERE!

In this month's edition of "Musicianship Monthly," we will be working on active listening skills! Keep reading to learn more....


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5 Fun Activities for the Last Lesson of the Year!

12/15/2022

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Christmas is just around the corner, and teachers and students alike are ready for a nice winter break. But that doesn't mean the final lesson of the year can't be both fun and productive!

Today I am sharing 5 fun activities you can do with your students to end the year on a high note!

Keep reading to see them all...



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