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 What teaching tool can you just not live without? In this "2 Minute Teaching Tip" video, I highlight my 4 favorite teaching tools! These tools are inexpensive and you can use each one in multiple ways. Did one of your favorites make the list? Read on to check out the video!
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 Summer is a great time to relax, refresh, and renew for the upcoming school year. It is also the perfect time to start planning ahead so that the new school year is much less stressful! If you are starting to plan ahead for the 2022-23 school year, today's post is for you! I'll be sharing resources related to running your business, lesson planning, choosing supplemental activities and repertoire, and much more! Keep reading for ideas to jumpstart your best year ever!  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...  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.  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! |
AuthorChrissy Ricker is a pianist, teacher, and composer from North Carolina. These are her thoughts on teaching, composing, and all things music. Looking for teaching ideas related to a specific topic? Use the "search" feature or scroll down to see blog posts organized by category!
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