Rhythm skills are so important for piano students. I try to squeeze rhythm activities into as many piano lessons as possible. I find that it really helps students to work with rhythm outside of the context of playing music so that they have a good foundation and skills to draw from when tricky rhythms show up in music. Here are five rhythm resources that I use regularly in piano lessons. Some of these work particularly well with online lessons. Since online lessons are a pretty regular ... Read More about 5 Ways To Teach Rhythm To Piano Students
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Porch Piano Lessons
Over the years, I've taught piano lessons in the closet of a school, in piano labs, in practice rooms, in my 1-bedroom apartment, in my dining room, in my living room, in music stores, in my own studio, in other teachers' studios, in students' homes, in churches. I never thought I'd be teaching through the window of my kitchen, but here we are! As piano teachers, many of us thinking about what the future of piano lessons looks like. I shifted my studio to all online lessons on March ... Read More about Porch Piano Lessons
Acoustic Vs. Digital Pianos
I often coach my piano students and their families on what to look for when purchasing a piano. There are a lot of options out there and first big choice is digital or acoustic. Personally, I own and enjoy playing both digital and acoustic pianos. I use both types for teaching in my studio as well as for my own practice. I tend to gravitate towards different pianos for different reasons, but do appreciate the unique advantages of each piano that I use. Let's look closely at the main ... Read More about Acoustic Vs. Digital Pianos