Keeping an organized piano studio is a big job. Every musician is familiar with the stacks of sheet music that seem to multiply. And the papers that get scattered and mixed in with the sheet music. I seem to walk a fine line between organization and chaos, so when I find something that helps me be a little more organized, I stick with it. Since moving my studio to our new location last … [Read more...] about Piano Studio Organization Tricks
Free Monster-Themed Piano Assignment Book
Assignment books have become a staple part of my piano studio. Each year, I create and print a new assignment book for my students to use all year long. If you're looking for an assignment book to use with your students, I want to invite you to subscribe to my email list and I'll send you a free reproducible copy of my monster-themed assignment book. Just click here to subscribe and … [Read more...] about Free Monster-Themed Piano Assignment Book
Piano Teacher Mom: 6 Ways To Balance It All
When I started my career as a piano teacher, one of the reasons I pursued it is because of how family-friendly it is. Before I had kids, I knew that I wanted to be the primary caregiver to my kids. Teaching piano and parenting seemed to work really well together. It's easy to set my own hours. I can teach as many or as few student as I would like. I can easily work around holidays, … [Read more...] about Piano Teacher Mom: 6 Ways To Balance It All
5 Reasons To Learn Tons Of Black Key Piano Songs
Most piano methods start out with students playing only the black keys of the piano. However, after a brief introduction to playing on the black keys, it's common to head over to the white keys and spend the next several years playing only white keys. This kind of makes sense since the key of C with no sharps or flats is the most common starting point on the piano. But, there are a lot of … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons To Learn Tons Of Black Key Piano Songs
10 Intermediate Pop Collections For Piano Students
Most piano students are interested in learning popular music, but it can be challenging to find piano arrangements of popular music that are approachable, pedagogical and satisfying. For piano teachers, it can be hard to stay on top of the popular music trends. After all, it's a genre that is constantly changing. When browsing online for sheet music of current hits and popular music, … [Read more...] about 10 Intermediate Pop Collections For Piano Students
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)