How to get kids to practice
This article by Kristin at My Fun Piano Studio provides a great set of useful ideas about getting students to practice. See if any of these work for you! How to Get Kids to Practice Piano When you ask piano teachers and piano parents what their top struggles are,... Read More
Perfect Recipe for Group Class
A Perfect Recipe for Hybrid Piano Group Lesson Plan To inspire active listening to the performer, I like to assign each listener in the group something specific to watch or listen for. Here are some suggestions: correct notes, rhythm, hand position, dynamics,... Read More
How to lesson plan for group classes
How I Lesson Plan for Group Classes On my lesson plan, I organize each activity chronologically, with a note next to each activity of the approximate time that each activity will begin. I usually watch the clock pretty closely as I teach and try to stay on schedule.... Read More
Your Role as a Suzuki Parent
The Suzuki experience is about your child first, playing the instrument second. Watch how your child learns,nurturing your child’s spirit and building her self confidence, yet instilling a sense of achieving excellence at every level.It is important for the... Read More
Practicing: Pain or Pleasure
Practicing, as we all know, is the most important road to successful progress. The lesson Happens once a week but practice happens (should happen!) seven times a week. While what is presented at the lesson is key, unless it is reinforced and integrated all week it is of little use. Yet successful practicing remains a mystery to many parents. Practice time all too often is filled with tension, struggle and a battle of wills.
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