Category: Performing

Beyond the Score: 3 Keys to a More Artistic Performance

8/28/2025

Your student has practiced a piece for hours...laboring at the piano until every note, rhythm, and dynamic marking is played correctly.

Many students think that reaching this milestone is a sign that a piece is "finished." However, learning to play what's written in the score is only the beginning!

In this article, we will go beyond what's written on the page and learn how to help our students create a more beautiful, artistic, and personal performance of any piece by working on three key concepts.

Keep reading to learn more...

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5 Fun Themes for Your Next Recital

2/7/2025

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Are you planning your spring recital?

Choosing a recital theme can be a great way to add excitement leading up to your event! A fun recital theme can also make your program even more interesting for your audience.

Today I am sharing 5 popular recital themes that you might like to consider for your next event.

I’ll also be including examples of pieces at every level that fit each theme, along with creative ideas that can help take your recital to the next level.

Keep reading to learn more…

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5 Tips for Picking the Perfect Recital Piece

1/20/2025

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Spring recital time is approaching fast! Does the mere thought of helping your students choose music for your recital stress you out?

Matching up the right piece with the right student can be tricky, but today I am sharing 5 tips that will help make the process easier for you and your students!

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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!

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5 Things to Do at the Last Lesson Before a Recital

4/22/2024

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Recital invites have been sent; your students have been working hard to prepare, and there is one week to go until the big day!

How do we make this last week count, and how do we make sure our students are at their performance peak the day of our event?

Today, I am sharing 5 things you can do at your last lesson before a recital to help prepare your students to do their very best!

Keep reading to learn more...

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