Tara Boykin

Ever heard the term “scaling” and wondered if it’s more than just piano scales? 😂 Well, we aren’t talking musical notes; we are talking about really expanding and growing your piano teaching business!! So, what’s been lingering on your to-do list for a while? Perhaps it’s time to start taking that course you’ve had bookmarked […]

I know I always say this, but can you believe it is almost the new year?! With 2 little ones always keeping me on my toes and a bustling business, I swear I blink and it’s winter. They say time flies when you’re having a blast, and let me tell you, I couldn’t agree more!

If you aren’t playing games in your piano lessons, then I have to tell you – you are missing out!! 🫣 Seriously, piano games have been an absolute game changer 😉 for my teaching and for my students. What was your favorite game growing up? Monopoly, Scrabble, Clue, Chutes & Ladders…anyone remember Guess Who? 😂

When it comes to piano, you could say I’m obsessed. ♥️😂 This passion for piano has driven me to make it my professional mission to transform students into piano LOVERS – cultivating a love for music that lasts a lifetime. Thanks to Cascade Method, I have had the incredible privilege of not only teaching piano,

I’ve heard it all… “I was bored with how I was teaching piano”“I was curious to see a new way of teaching piano”“I wanted to offer more to my students”“I wanted to teach my kids how to play piano”“I knew I needed to level up in order to achieve a full list of students”“I wanted

We’ve all been there before… You are waiting for your student to show up for their piano lesson, excited to see them and dive into what you’ve prepared for the day. But then they walk in…and it’s pretty apparent that they’ve forgotten their book. The ONE must-have item!!! 🤦🏼‍♀️ I know the initial reaction is

You know how it goes…the recital is over, you’re finishing up your last week of lessons, the weather is ahh-mazing, and you are already thinking about how to make the most of your summer. And after all of your hard work during the year, you deserve it. It is time to RESET. Thank goodness for

Translating my piano books has been on my bucket list for quite a while – and what better language than to start with one that I’m fluent in: FRENCH 🇫🇷 I decided I would start with translating my Beginner Piano Book, since it’s a popular one… …but then I realized translating all the English pieces

A lot of us were taught piano the traditional way… …by reading music. We weren’t taught chords and we definitely weren’t allowed to use our ears to learn songs (heaven forbid!) 🤯 Well forget that! My Pop Song Method Mini Course walks you through how to teach students to play any song they want by

Being a mom is a full time job — then add a business on top of that? Whew, you got a real balancing act on your hands. 😮‍💨😅 While I want to succeed and flourish with my work, I alsooo want to give all my time to my boys!! I need MORE time!! 😂 Anyone

The flowers are blooming, the days are longer, and the weather is finally warm. You know what that means…spring has officially SPRUNG! While this time of year is wonderful for sooo many reasons, it is also the time of year when spring fever is officially kicking in for our kiddos. It’s like a “spring switch”

It’s that time of year in the piano world when the biggest buzzword is “recital.”  Whether you’re hosting your first recital or your 10th, the goal is always this: Make sure that every student has a memorable and enjoyable experience.  This means that students need to feel comfortable with the piece they’re going to perform!

Running your own piano business is amazing and incredibly rewarding, but oftentimes it means you’re wearing all the hats. And there’s only so much you can get done as one person in 24 hours. Thankfully, there are many platforms available to help make the day-to-day of running a business smoother. If you have the resources

Who says writing music has to be scary? Definitely not me! I’ve had countless conversations with both teachers and students who just don’t know where to start when it comes to composing music. And I get it – it can be overwhelming!! But good news writing music is really fun, and it’s really not that

From the very first moment my fingers touched the piano keys, I knew the piano would be a part of my life forever. Now if you would have told me that I would not only still be playing piano and writing compositions, but also teaching and owning my own piano business, there is NO way