Category: Professional Development

10 Ways to Use YouTube in Your Lessons

11/13/2023

If you are like me, you probably have a love-hate relationship with YouTube.

YouTube can be a great tool for finding inspirational recordings and educational videos to show our students. However, there are also many less than wonderful recordings and tutorials out there that can be the source of much frustration for our students!

Like it or not, many of our students spend hours each week using this popular social media platform, so why not harness the power of YouTube and use it as a positive force in our studios?

Today, I am sharing 10 ways you can use YouTube in your lessons, along with some of my favorite videos and channels that you and your students are sure to love! Keep reading to learn more....

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Follow Me at "Chrissy Ricker Music"!

10/16/2023

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I love posting articles here on my blog each week, but did you know that I also post lots of other content over on Facebook and Instagram?

Below are a few of the features that I share on a regular basis over on those platforms. I hope these features will provide you with daily inspiration for your teaching, as well as keep you up-to-date with fresh music that your students will love!

Motivation Monday: Get inspiration for the week of teaching ahead.
New for Tuesday: Get a peek at one of my brand-new releases!
Wednesday Wows: Check out a must-have FREE resource for your studio.
Throwback Thursday: I revisit a favorite "oldie-but-goodie" piece from my catalog.
Fresh Idea Friday: Get a teaching tip to add to your toolbox for next week's lessons.

I hope you will join me @ChrissyRickerMusic on Facebook and Instagram--I look forward to connecting with you there!

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5 Tips for Introducing Two-Octave Scales

10/8/2023

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Do you have students who struggle when transitioning from playing one-octave scales to playing two-octave scales? You're not alone!

Playing scales in multiple octaves can be tricky, but there are a few tips and tricks that can definitely make the process easier.

Read on for 5 tips that will make introducing two-octave scales easier for both you and your students!

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Guest post on teaching composition for the Colourful Keys blog!

9/18/2023

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We all know that teaching improvisation and composition is a great way for our piano students to unlock their creativity and get comfortable making music away from the written page.

But did you know these activities can also be powerful tools for helping our students learn and memorize scales, chord progressions, accompaniment patterns and much more?

Check out my guest post for the Colourful Keys blog to learn more about easy ways to harness the power of composition in your studio!

Many thanks to the Colourful Keys team for inviting me to contribute to their website! Click HERE to read the whole article.

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5 Professional Development Activities to Do Before Summer Is Over

7/16/2023

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It is hard to believe that August is just around the corner! For many of us, that means a busy school year of teaching and performing is once again on the horizon.

Before you start gearing up for another year of teaching, take some time to do a little professional development before the summer is over! Today I am sharing 5 professional development activities to put on your "to-do" list that will give you the opportunity to recharge, reflect, and re-energize your studio for the coming year.

Keep reading for more....

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Follow Me at "Chrissy Ricker Music"!

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Guest post on teaching composition for the Colourful Keys blog!

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