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Duet Inspirations
Here is my review of new piano duet books on Music Teachers Helper: One of the highlights of this year's MTNA National Conference at Disneyland Resort was undoubtedly the Anderson and Roe Piano Duo Concert. These two superstars of Classical piano have such jaw-dropping techniques, charming personalities, and unstoppable chemistry between themselves as well as with [ READ MORE ]
New Piano Books
Here is my review of new piano books on Music Teachers Helper: One of the questions that I get asked frequently by prospective parents is "what method books do you use?" My short answer is that I use a variety of books, not sticking to any one "method" in particular. Every student is different, and every [ READ MORE ]
Popular Holiday Music
Here is my review of new piano books on Music Teachers Helper: Every year I organize a studio holiday recital. This is our biggest recital of the year. While the more advanced students usually play their classical repertoire, most elementary-intermediate students like to play holiday/popular music for the festive season. I am on the look [ READ MORE ]
Halloween and Fall Recital Ideas
Here is my latest review of new Alfred piano books on Music Teachers Helper: Summer is over! Studio teaching for the new school year is well under way, and it is time to plan for recitals! Here in Temecula Valley, California, there are two active music teachers groups that provide numerous performance opportunities for students. [ READ MORE ]
New Popular Teaching Resources
I am a big believer in having students participate in music exams, festivals, and competitions, and a big percentage of my students are on the classical diet. Some students, however, just want to learn music 'for fun' - I am ok with that, too! These students are typically late beginners, in their teens, and have [ READ MORE ]
More Supplementary Teaching Resources
The following is my latest article on Music Teachers Helper: Last month I shared some of my latest finds on the sheet music market. I have discovered some more great new publications that will sure become staples in my teaching library: 1. First Book of Favorites and First Book of Pop, by Gayle [ READ MORE ]
Supplementary Teaching Resources
As the school year comes to an end, I have started to look for summer teaching ideas and new teaching resources for my studio. Summer is a great time to introduce supplementary materials; often during the school year we are so busy working on repertoire in preparation for various music recitals/auditions/festivals/competitions, that there is little [ READ MORE ]
Sacred Performer Collections
I currently have an adult student who started taking lessons so she could one day play the piano for her church. I find that incredibly noble and inspiring. Since taking her on as a student, I have been looking out for materials that would help her become a functional musician for contemporary church services. I [ READ MORE ]
Audition Music for Students
In one of my earlier posts, I discussed the benefits of having students participate in music auditions, festivals, and other assessment-type programs. Most of my students participate yearly in the National Piano Guild Auditions, and it is this time of the year that I assign their audition program. The National Piano Guild Auditions offer a [ READ MORE ]
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