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Fun First Lesson Activities for Beginners

7/13/2021

Ah, the excitement of a very first piano lesson! Getting to know a brand-new student and watching them explore the piano for the very first time is always so special. It is one of my favorite things about being a teacher!

Today I am sharing a few of my all-time favorite "first lesson" activities! These activities are fun, educational, and sure to be a hit with new students of all ages. Best of all, almost every activity is available as a free download, so you can use these right away and even send students home with their own copy if you like!

Keep reading to join in the "first lesson" fun!

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2 Minute Teaching Tip #7: Introducing the concept of voicing

5/6/2021

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Voicing, or making the melody line louder than the harmony, can be a challenging concept for students to master! In today's teaching tip, I share 3 techniques that will help even elementary students become comfortable with the concept of voicing.

Click "read more" to watch the video!

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Tips for introducing a piece by rote

4/19/2021

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Following up on my post last week about my new pattern-based pieces for beginners, today I am sharing a few thoughts on teaching by rote.

In the past few years, there has been a resurgence in the idea of teaching by rote, with numerous articles and books dedicated to the subject. But how exactly do you go about teaching a piece “by rote”? And more importantly, how does rote teaching benefit your students?

Read on for my thoughts on rote teaching and the step-by-step process I use for introducing a piece by rote.

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Why I Teach Video Game Music (and You Should Too!)

3/16/2021

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If you have browsed around my site, you’ve probably noticed lots of video game arrangements and original pieces in video game style. I began exploring this genre several years ago, inspired by the requests of my video game-loving students. This exploration has developed into a true love of the video game genre and the many wonderful composers who write for it.

So, today I am sharing with you some of the reasons I teach video game music...and why you should, too! If you have ever wondered how video game music can further your pedagogical goals with your students, this is the article for you!

Click “read more” to learn about the benefits of teaching video game music in your studio!

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Interview for the "All Keyed Up" Podcast!

2/22/2021

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I am excited to share the recent interview I did with Ben Kapilow for his podcast "All Keyed Up: Creative Conversations for Today's Piano Teachers."

I chatted with Ben about my experiences teaching, composing, and arranging, and I gave him a sneak peek at some of the projects I am working on right now!

You can listen to the podcast on Ben's website HERE. It is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.

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Interview for the "All Keyed Up" Podcast!

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