COMING BACK TO PIANO LESSONS AFTER A LONG BREAK. IS IT EASY FOR YOUR STUDENTS? Beyond doubt summer break is essential for both teachers and students. For 2 months we are on vacations, relaxed in the beach or in the country spending some time with friends and family. After that we must get back to …
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WHY I OFTEN ASK MY STUDENTS TO COLOR OR DRAW WHILE LISTENING TO CLASSICAL MUSIC. As you know me, I am a fan of music workshops for students. During that extra time of a workshop on a Saturday afternoon or during Christmas time, easter time or summer, we have the time to approach different activities …
MY TOP LIST WITH CHRISTMAS SONGS FOR THE NOT SO BEGINNER PLAYER. I have recently read a post on a Facebook group for piano teachers, asking for Christmas songs for more advanced students or piano teachers. At that time I realized that we, piano teachers, are always looking for easy beginner or elementary level Christmas …
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MY RECOMMENDED LISTS OF YOUTUBE VIDEOS, CDS AND BOOKS FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD OR STUDENT. Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents YouTube videos with classical music your should listen to Beethoven 5th symphony Beethoven Ode to Joy from the 9th symphony Beethoven 6th symphony Bach Toccata and …
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WHY LISTENING TO CLASSICAL MUSIC FROM AN EARLY AGE IS BENEFICIAL AND HOW WE CAN EXPOSE OUR CHILDREN TO CLASSICAL MUSIC EFFECTIVELY. Music and music lessons are beneficial to everyone. Many studies, have shown that learning music improves cognitive ability and development, enhances confidence and self-esteem, improves language, reading and learning skills and also acts …
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Whether you are a piano student or an adult who enjoys piano music, here are some of my favorite classical piano works that in my opinion you should listen to if you haven’t already. If you are a piano teacher, the list is a must-listen for your students. Beethoven Fur Elise Bagatelle in A Minor …
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Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents It’s already August and the new school year begins in a month! My to-do list is already filled in with many topics. Searching for new piano and theory books to add to my library, writing a guide with the new books that …
FIND OUT HOW TO RUN YOUR OWN SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAM FOR YOUR STUDENTS AND WHY YOU SHOULD DO IT. Have you ever thought of the idea of creating a summer program for your students? A program that is going to inspire and boost your students’ musical skills and performance and at the same time will …
FIND OUT WHY TEACHING AN ADULT IS DIFFERENT THAN TEACHING A CHILD AND GET SOME TIPS ON ADULT PIANO TEACHING. If you teach piano for some years now, you probably had the chance to teach a few or more adult students. And you possibly have come to the conclusion that teaching an adult is a …
HOW TO MAKE THIS YEAR A SUCCESSFUL ONE. We are in the first week of 2022 and my wishes for all are health, happiness and love and prosperity. Here are my resolutions for 2022. These will help me and other music teachers set our teaching goals for the new year and make us better and …