Category: Tips For Teens

Practice Skills by Level, Part 4: Late Intermediates and Beyond

5/25/2023

Teaching students how to practice is an important part of our role as music educators. However, as our students mature and progress at the piano, their practice routines will change--as will the skills they need to be able to practice efficiently and effectively.

Today's post is the final installment in a four-part series on teaching practice skills to students at each level of their development. You can read part one (beginners) HERE , part two (late beginners) HERE, and part three (early intermediates) HERE.

Today's article is all about practice skills for late intermediate students (and beyond)! Keep reading to see more...

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The Power of Choices: 5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Students Engaged at the Piano

10/23/2022

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Do you want to keep your students motivated and engaged at the piano over the long term? Then this article is for you!

I believe that the most important thing I do as a teacher to keep my students excited about piano lessons is to give them choices. Choices give students ownership over the learning process and help them to feel like their input is a valuable part of our lessons together. Choices have power, and learning how to use those choices to further your teaching goals is key!

Today I am sharing 5 ways you can use the power of choices to keep your students motivated, engaged, and excited about piano! Keep reading to learn more...

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Halloween Resources for Intermediate Students

10/10/2022

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I usually focus on the younger students in my studio when planning fun Halloween-themed activities--but I have found that my older students like to get in on the Halloween fun, too!

Today I am rounding up Halloween activities and sheet music that are perfect for the teens, 'tweens, and intermediate level students in your studio!

And best of all, many of these resources are absolutely FREE! Keep reading to see more...

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My Top 5 Lyrical Video Game Arrangements

10/2/2020

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A few months ago I did a post of my top 5 video game arrangements for beginners. Today, I am sharing another list: my top 5 lyrical video game arrangements!

These are lovely, lyrical pieces from my students' favorite video games that I feel work especially well for the piano. I have found that these pieces have special appeal to my teen and ‘tween students of all levels!

Curious to see what’s on my list? Read on for more!

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Tips for Teaching Busy Teens

7/11/2020

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Do you have students who seem to “hit a wall” in their piano progress once they reach high school? Often these students enjoy piano and have a desire to learn, but are so overwhelmed with school work, extra-curricular activities, and college-prep that they just don’t have time to practice.

Even when students have limited practice time, I think there are benefits to continuing piano lessons. Playing a musical instrument can provide an important emotional and creative outlet for students during the stressful high school years. In addition to the life-long skills of self-discipline, problem-solving, and creative thinking that learning to play piano provide, the musical skills students learn at the piano can be enjoyed for years to come as well. For example, your students might wish to play for their church or community choir or to help their own children practice piano one day! Finally, participation in piano lessons looks great on those college applications your students are working so hard on.

So, how do we best help these students, who have a desire to play piano and want to continue lessons, but have a limited amount of practice time? Read on for my tips for teaching busy teens!

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Practice Skills by Level, Part 4: Late Intermediates and Beyond

The Power of Choices: 5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Students Engaged at the Piano

Halloween Resources for Intermediate Students

My Top 5 Lyrical Video Game Arrangements

Tips for Teaching Busy Teens

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