This post is a sponsored post in partnership with Skoove. All opinions are 100% my own. I'm always on the lookout for great online resources to help people learn their favorite piano songs. I wish I could pull up a chair at the piano and give you your own personalized lesson every week. But, time, distance and money are often factors that make in-person piano lessons a challenge. … [Read more...] about Learn Piano Online: Skoove Review
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How To Up Your Piano Teacher Game (Without Leaving Home)
I don't know about you, but I absolutely love learning and never tire of finding a new topic or area to explore, whether it's piano-related or in another area. I also consider continuing my education as a pianist and teacher a crucial part of my job. Attending piano teaching conferences in the past like MTNA and NCKP have been profound and fruitful - perfect for a perpetual student like … [Read more...] about How To Up Your Piano Teacher Game (Without Leaving Home)
Must-Have Tools For The 21st Century Piano Studio
Teaching piano has changed a lot in recent years. Gone are the days of being able to teach piano lessons with a piano, a pencil and a metronome. Reaching 21st-century students and running a 21st-century business require using the latest tools and technology to give your students the best possible learning experience and to make your business stand out. The good news is, incorporating new … [Read more...] about Must-Have Tools For The 21st Century Piano Studio
A Beginner’s Guide To Learning Piano With Flowkey
Flowkey is one of my favorite online tools that I recommend to help people learn piano. It is an interactive app that has tutorials for hundreds of piano songs in all levels as well as online courses for beginning pianists. I've written a bit about flowkey before. You can read my full review of it here and an interview with the creator here. Today I want to share some ideas and resources … [Read more...] about A Beginner’s Guide To Learning Piano With Flowkey
Blogging For Piano Teachers
Have you ever thought about starting a blog or creating a website? Blogs and websites are excellent communication tools for piano teachers and anyone who has some thing to teach or share with other people. I don't consider myself a blogging expert by any means, but I've learned quite a bit about blogging and creating websites over the years. Like most things in life, my blog has evolved … [Read more...] about Blogging For Piano Teachers
Teaching Piano Students To Jam With Chords
For the first time, my students have really gotten the hang of how to play chords along with music. They're having a great time learning the chords and exploring music with them, so I wanted to share with you a little bit about what we're doing. I've always been stumped about how to teach students to play and think with chords because, as I mentioned recently, sometimes my music theory … [Read more...] about Teaching Piano Students To Jam With Chords