Category: Lesson Planning

A Fun "First Lesson" Lesson Plan!

8/19/2024

The saying goes, "You never get a second chance to make a first impression."

A first piano lesson is our chance to make a great first impression with a new student and to let them see how much fun learning an instrument can be!

Today, I am sharing a lesson plan for a first lesson with a brand-new beginner. The ideas in this lesson plan are easy, educational, and most of all fun--and included are several freebies to help bring this lesson plan to life!

Keep reading to see more....

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The "Back to School" Resource Round-Up!

7/31/2024

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This summer is going by in a flash, and the new school year will be here before you know it!

Today, I am rounding up some of my must-have back to school resources to help you and your students start the school year off on the right foot. Best of all, these resources are absolutely free!

Keep reading to see them all...

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How to Create "Summer Send-Off" Packets

5/20/2024

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Do you have students taking a break from piano lessons over the summer?

Today, I am sharing what I include in my "summer send-off" packets! These packets include a variety of fun activities and sheet music that your students can work on independently over the summer to keep their piano skills sharp. Best of all, most of these resources are absolutely FREE!

Keep reading to learn more...

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5 Ways to Keep Students Motivated in May

5/13/2024

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Ah, May! The weather is getting nice outside, the school year is winding down, and we are all anxiously looking forward to summer break.

As lovely as the month of May is, it can also be a month when motivation is lacking in our studios! How do we keep our students motivated at the piano as the school year comes to a close?

Keep reading to see my top tips for keeping your students motivated this month...

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The Recital is Over--Now What?

4/29/2024

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This month on my blog, the focus has been on performing! Many of us have been preparing our students for a spring recital, so I've shared my best tips for preparing for a recital, battling performance anxiety, what to do in the last lesson before a recital, and more!

But what do you do when the recital is over to help battle that post-recital slump?

Today I am sharing 4 things you can do at your lesson after the recital to celebrate and look to the future!

Keep reading to see more...

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