I recently had a set of siblings transfer into my studio. One of the brothers is naturally gifted with the ability to play by ear. I could tell that the younger brother admired the gift and wished he too could play by ear. He was delighted when I told him that he can with this easy process for … [Read more...]
Silent Night Piano Notes for Kids
You can help kids learn which notes to use to play Silent Night on the piano. Children get super excited about learning Christmas carols at this time of year. Take advantage of their excitement and you'll see their piano playing abilities really improve! I've created some special help sheets that … [Read more...]
Create a Giant Staff for Piano Games
Games are the very best way to teach kids certain piano concepts. You can create a giant staff to use when teaching kids to read music. Create your giant staff on the reverse side of a Twister mat. I used painter's tape to make the lines. Your board doesn't have to be perfect and can be made … [Read more...]
I Am Thankful with Chords
Slapjack: Free Music Game for Young Children
Little kids need extra reinforcement with right hand/left hand and with associating each hand with a clef. This version of Slapjack is played similarly to the original, but with twist that makes it even more fun- each clef must be slapped by the correct hand. How to Play Slapjack The adult … [Read more...]