Category: Technique

5 Tips for Introducing Two-Octave Scales

10/8/2023

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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Musicianship Monthly #18: Scale Skills Review

8/27/2022

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The start of a new school year means the return of the "Musicianship Monthly" series!

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!

For September, we are focusing on a skill that is sure to have gotten a little rusty over the summer...scales!

Keep reading for several free resources you can use to get your students reviewing their scales to kick off the year....

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The Fundamentals of Phrasing

3/25/2022

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Do you struggle with teaching phrasing? If so, you are not alone!

Unlike wind players and vocalists, pianists don’t have to coordinate their breathing with the musical phrases they are playing. This makes teaching the concept (and importance) of phrasing to our students a bit more difficult.

In today’s post, I will be sharing tips for teaching phrasing, starting with fundamental skills that can be taught from the very first lesson.

Keep reading for more about teaching the fundamentals of phrasing!

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Tips for Teaching Scales

2/12/2022

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We all know the importance of scales for both developing technique and understanding music theory. However, helping our students to master the major and minor scales--including remembering the correct key signature and finger pattern for each scale--can be a challenge!

Today I am sharing the process I use for introducing my students to scales at each level of musical development. I'll also be sharing a few tips, tricks, and free resources that you might find helpful with your students, too!

Keep reading to learn more about how I teach scales!

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2 Minute Teaching Tip #8: Using "pop-its" to practice technique

6/23/2021

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Has the "pop-it" craze caught on in your studio? Learn how to use the popular fidget toy to practice technique in today's teaching tip video!

Click "read more" to watch the video!

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