"That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved." -Ralph Waldo Emerson One of my very favorite parts of teaching piano is being a part of a process. I love the progression of music from too hard to easy. Many times, I've experienced the feeling of thinking music was too difficult for me to play, persistently practicing and realizing that it's actually pretty easy, or rather, that I've ... Read More about Practice Tips Series – Intro
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App Review: Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer
My students have been working with Captain Crescendo to develop their Rocking Rhythm super powers this semester. I had been brainstorming a way for students to practice rhythm drills during Piano Lessons/Lab. Originally I envisioned printing out rhythm sheets and having students work independently with a metronome and tap out rhythms. However, this lacked the accountability that most students need. Luckily, I came across Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer. This app is exactly what I was looking ... Read More about App Review: Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer
Need Inspiration?
You may remember meeting Karen, one of my former adult students, in this post from last September. She was one of my first RMM students at Senseney Music in Wichita. I recently received an exciting update from Karen. Perhaps her story is the inspiration you need to tackle your new years resolution or check the next item off your bucket list! Karen says: "I spent the Christmas holiday in Miami, Florida with my family and was able to fellowship with the church where my dad is pastor.Would ... Read More about Need Inspiration?
