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 If you are already selecting music for the holiday season, today's post is for you! I'm rounding up my Christmas collections for all levels--from early elementary to late intermediate. You'll find traditional arrangements, medleys, mash-ups, classical favorites, rockin' solos, and more! Best of all, I've got brand-new sampler videos that will give you an overview of each of these holiday collections. Keep reading to find out more!
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 Have you ever wondered the best way to assess and develop a rapport with a new transfer student? Today I am sharing a special guest post I wrote for the "Colourful Keys" blog on just that topic!
Many thanks to the Colourful Keys team for inviting me to contribute to their website! Click HERE to read the whole article.  The Musicianship Monthly series is back! (Want to learn more about Musicianship Monthly and see past activities? Click HERE!)
Just like last year, each month I will be focusing on a different musicianship skill and giving you links to free resources you can use with your students! This gives you the opportunity to rotate through a variety of musicianship skills to supplement your lessons with students of all ages. Last year, we covered a variety of topics, including lead sheet playing, transposing, guided composition, and sight-reading. What's up first for this year? A great skill to jump-start the new school year: PRACTICING! Click "read more" for 3 free worksheets you can use this month to help develop your students' practice skills!  Do your students love playing pieces in minor keys? Check out this brand-new collection at Sheet Music Plus!
"More Spooky Classical Favorites" contains 10 late elementary and early intermediate arrangements in minor keys, including student favorites such as "Rondo alla Turca" and "Moonlight Sonata!" These pieces are perfect for Halloween--or any time of year! If you like this collection, but need something easier, check out the original "Spooky Classical Favorites" for elementary piano HERE. Keep reading to see a few of my favorites from this new collection!  In this blog post, I talked about my favorite first lesson activities for a brand-new beginning student. But what kind of activities do you plan for returning students for the first lesson of the school year?
In today's post, I share a lesson plan for returning students, with links to a few of my favorite resources to start your year off on the right foot! Keep reading for some first-lesson-back inspiration! |
AuthorChrissy Ricker is a pianist, teacher, and composer from North Carolina. These are her thoughts on teaching, composing, and all things music. Looking for teaching ideas related to a specific topic? Use the "search" feature or scroll down to see blog posts organized by category!
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