Category: Performing

5 Fun Themes for Your Next Recital

2/7/2025

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!

Keep reading to learn more…

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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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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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5 Alternatives to a Formal Piano Recital

4/15/2024

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When we think of the traditional "piano recital," we typically think of a dress-up event, with students performing their pieces from memory on stage.

While formal recitals are wonderful, they also involve a huge commitment on the part of both student and teacher. And, let's face it, they can also be scary--especially for students without lots of performance experience under their belts!

Today, I am sharing 5 alternatives to the traditional formal piano recital. These are great options for teachers who prefer not to hold a formal recital, or they can provide supplemental performance experience for students in addition to a more formal event.

Keep reading to explore the options...

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