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How to Teach Kids to Transpose Piano Music

by Kristin

How to Teach Kids to Transpose Piano Music

You can teach even young kids how to transpose at the piano! I did this activity last year with beginner 5 year olds and they were all able to do it. The parents were tremendously impressed--both by the fact that their kids could do it and that my studio was teaching such useful skills to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Teaching tips

Silent Night Piano Sheet Music

by Kristin

Silent Night Piano Sheet Music

I hope you enjoyed the previous tutorial on how to teach Away in a Manger. This post features Silent Night piano sheet music for kids and teaches how to improvise a gorgeous left hand pattern. The improv lesson builds on the previous lesson--we'll use a left hand pattern that's similar to the one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays & Special Occasions, Improv

Away in a Manger Piano Sheet Music + Video Tutorial on Improvising the Left Hand

by Kristin

Away in a Manger Piano Sheet Music + Video Tutorial on Improvising the Left Hand

Even young kids can learn how to improvise the left hand, and they'll be thrilled at how impressive they sound. I've created free printable sheet music for Away in a Manger and a video tutorial that you're welcome to use with your students. Click the play button above to learn an easy pattern that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays & Special Occasions, Improv

Every Teacher Should Read: What the Music Industry Can Learn From Milk

by Kristin

If you haven't yet had the chance to read Leila's article "What the Music Industry Can Learn From Milk" I'd invite you to check it out. The milk industry ran a phenomenal campaign that injected new life and energy into their marketing and enhanced the world's perception of the value of their … [Read more...]

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Piano Composition: Fun Santa Got Stuck Worksheet on the staff

by Kristin

This was my favorite composing activity last year. This worksheet lets you help kids practice writing music on the staff. The activity helps kids in many different ways, so watch this video to learn how to get the most benefits from the exercise. After you give this to your students, I hope … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Composition, Holidays & Special Occasions

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Kristin is a piano teacher, curriculum developer and author of the widely popular Piano Magic system. She loves helping piano teachers enhance their teaching skills and optimize their studios so they can use time efficiently, maximize profit and live a life they love.

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