When you ask piano teachers and piano parents what their top struggles are, helping kids have consistent and effective piano practice is always at the top of the list. Sometimes we forget that learning how to practice piano is a process that requires guidance, just like learning to read music is. … [Read more...]

This is one of my students' all time favorite activities. It's a beautiful piano improv technique that's easy enough for kids to master in just a few minutes. Click here to watch the video tutorial. … [Read more...]

An effective studio policy is one of the most important tools a piano teacher has for creating a studio and a life you love. Designing your piano studio policy gives you the opportunity to reflect on what you hope to accomplish in your studio and how you will handle... Click here to continue … [Read more...]

Did you know that there are tons and tons of free printable music theory worksheets on my website? They cover all sorts of topics, everything from note reading, rhythm, circle of fifths and more. Your students will especially love the holiday themed worksheets found at the bottom of the page. … [Read more...]

This piano improv activity for kids is inspired by Taylor Swift's Love Story. From this song, we can learn how to create some really neat sounds. Check out the full article to watch the video tutorial to learn how to use this improv activity. Note that the right hand... click here to continue … [Read more...]