Category: Lesson Planning

5 Fun Summer Projects for Students of All Ages!

5/22/2022

Spring recital done? Check! Festivals and competitions completed? Check! The countdown to the end of the school year is on, and I think all of us may be feeling just a bit burned out.

As the school year winds down, you might be looking ahead to summer activities that will motivate and excite your students. Maybe you'll just be seeing your students for a handful of lessons, or maybe you'll be teaching the whole summer and just want some interesting ideas to spice up those summer lessons!

Either way, today I am sharing 5 fun, creative projects you can use this summer that are perfect for students of all ages! Keep reading for more...

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A Recital-Ready Timeline for Students

4/7/2022

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Today I am sharing an updated version of this article that I wrote for the blog at Tonara.com.

If you aren't familiar with Tonara, it is a unique app with a variety of features that enable teachers to manage their studio and motivate their students to practice. Visit Tonara's website HERE to learn more!

Are spring recital preparations in full swing at your studio? We are T-minus 4 weeks from spring recital here at my studio, and the pressure is on!

Do you want to make sure that your students are confident, well-prepared, and ready to perform? Keep reading to find a handy, recital-ready timeline with tips on how to best help students to practice and prepare in the weeks leading up to a performance.

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10 Fun Ways to Use Scrabble Tiles in Your Next Lesson!

2/20/2022

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If you have read my past blog posts, you know I am a big fan of "gamifying" my lessons! I've blogged previously about how I use puzzle erasers and dice to spice up review activities with my students.

Today, I am sharing a few ideas for musical activities you can do using a common board game you probably have in your closet right now.

Keep reading for 10 fun ways you can use Scrabble tiles in your next lesson!

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Tips for Teaching Scales

2/12/2022

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We all know the importance of scales for both developing technique and understanding music theory. However, helping our students to master the major and minor scales--including remembering the correct key signature and finger pattern for each scale--can be a challenge!

Today I am sharing the process I use for introducing my students to scales at each level of musical development. I'll also be sharing a few tips, tricks, and free resources that you might find helpful with your students, too!

Keep reading to learn more about how I teach scales!

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Musicianship Monthly #13: The Classical Period

1/29/2022

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Can you believe February is almost here? That means it's time for another "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 semester, the Musicianship Monthly series will be focused on music history! For the month of February, we will be learning about the Classical period. Keep reading for fun, accessible resources you can use to introduce your students to this elegant period in music history....

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