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Musicianship Monthly #36: The Fabulous Fifteen Challenge!

5/30/2024

The start of a new month means it is time for a new "Musicianship Monthly" activity!

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 all month long! Want to see past skills we have covered? Click HERE!

For the past several years, I have been creating "summer challenge" calendars for my students to help them review their musicianship skills over the summer (you can see my past review calendars HERE). This year, I thought I would mix things up and try something a bit different!

Keep reading to learn more about the "Fabulous Fifteen" piano task challenge, and get a FREE copy you can use with your students!

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How to Create "Summer Send-Off" Packets

5/20/2024

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Do you have students taking a break from piano lessons over the summer?

Today, I am sharing what I include in my "summer send-off" packets! These packets include a variety of fun activities and sheet music that your students can work on independently over the summer to keep their piano skills sharp. Best of all, most of these resources are absolutely FREE!

Keep reading to learn more...

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Summer Fun Series! Lesson Plan #5

8/6/2023

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Summer is a great time to think outside of the box as you lesson plan! Flexibility with your lesson plans in the summer is also key, since students are often taking more sporadic lessons due to summer vacations, camps, sports, and other activities.

Over the past few weeks, I have been sharing a series of fun lesson plans that are perfect for busy students (and teachers) this summer! Each lesson plan includes links to FREE worksheets and activities that can be completed in the space of a 30 minute lesson.

This week, I am wrapping up the series with a lesson plan that just might be my favorite out of the whole bunch! Lesson Plan #5 is designed to get your students' creative juices flowing with a focus on improvisation!

Keep reading to learn more....

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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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Summer Fun Series! Lesson Plan #3

6/29/2023

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Summer is a great time to think outside of the box as you lesson plan! Flexibility with your lesson plans in the summer is also key, since students are often taking more sporadic lessons due to summer vacations, camps, sports, and other activities.

So, over the next several weeks, I will be sharing a series of fun lesson plans that will be perfect for busy students (and teachers) this summer! Each lesson plan focuses on one skill and includes links to FREE worksheets and activities that can be completed in the space of a 30 minute lesson.

Lesson Plan #3 is full of activities that celebrate Independence Day! Keep reading to see the summer fun....

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Musicianship Monthly #36: The Fabulous Fifteen Challenge!

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