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Summer Blockbuster Hits, 2022 Edition!

7/29/2022

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Have your students hit a summer slump? It can definitely be hard to keep the motivation to practice going this time of year!

How about inspiring your students to practice with some of their favorite current movie themes? Today's post features 5 themes from some of the top movie hits of the summer so far that will be sure to inspire your students to spend some quality time at the piano!

​Keep reading to find current movie themes for students at every level...



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Musicianship Monthly #17: 2022 Summer Review Challenge Calendars!

5/30/2022

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If the start of June means the start of a more flexible summer schedule (or maybe even summer break) for many of your students, today's Musicianship Monthly post is for you! (What is "Musicianship Monthly?" Each month, I share links to free resources you can use to focus on a specific musicianship skill with your students. Want to see past skills we have covered? Click HERE!)

Today I am once again sharing my popular "Summer Review Challenge Calendars," updated for 2022! These calendars will help your students to keep their musicianship skills sharp over the summer by giving them one piano-related challenge for each day of June, July, and August! 

Keep reading to get your free copies of the 2022 Summer Review Challenge Calendars....


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5 Fun Summer Projects for Students of All Ages!

5/22/2022

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Spring recital done? Check! Festivals and competitions completed? Check! The countdown to the end of the school year is on, and I think all of us may be feeling just a bit burned out.

As the school year winds down, you might be looking ahead to summer activities that will motivate and excite your students. Maybe you'll just be seeing your students for a handful of lessons, or maybe you'll be teaching the whole summer and just want some interesting ideas to spice up those summer lessons!

Either way, today I am sharing 5 fun, creative projects you can use this summer that are perfect for students of all ages! Keep reading for more...


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Patriotic Freebies!

5/19/2022

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With Memorial Day coming up, and July 4th just around the corner, it is always nice to have a few patriotic activities on hand to celebrate.
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Today I am sharing a few free patriotic activities that you can use with your students all summer long!

Keep reading to check them out...


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Free Repertoire Challenge Coloring Pages!

5/15/2022

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One of my favorite "end of the school year" activities is to help my students create a repertoire list of their very favorite pieces from the past year. It really gives students a sense of accomplishment to see all of the fun music they have learned how to play!

This is also a great activity for students who will be taking a break from lessons over the summer, as it gives them lots of pieces that they know well that they can continue to review and share with friends and family over their break.

Today I am sharing two free "Repertoire Challenge" coloring pages that you can use with your students this summer, too! Have your students write in the names of their favorite pieces, then color the page each time they review their repertoire. How many colors can they add to their page by the end of the summer?
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