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! …
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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 …
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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 …
I’ll be the first to say it – organizing digital files can be just as overwhelming as organizing paper files. You know how it goes…you’re planning for a lesson and you know you have the perfect activity, but you just can’t seem to remember where you stored it. You go into detective mode , searching …
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It is officially the month of loooooove So what better way to celebrate than by incorporating some love songs into your piano lessons? Did you have a favorite song pop in your head when you read love songs (or maybe even a few!) Even narrowing down my list to 10 was pretty difficult! My curiosity …
Whether you are making adjustments to your current piano lessons or starting your business from scratch, there are always new ways to elevate! As teachers, we know that reflecting on our lessons and teaching style is one of the best ways to grow and become better for our students. Sure, you can stick to teaching …
If you’ve ever had a student on the verge of quitting piano, you are not alone! And while it may feel disheartening as a teacher, we really can’t fault kids for not wanting to practice piano…if it isn’t very FUN for them!! Hmmmm, if only there was a way to make learning and playing the piano …
“How much money should I spend on a piano for my child?” “What is the best type of piano for beginners?” “Should I get acoustic or digital?” These are all common questions that parents ask. And with so many options out there, it can be a super overwhelming decision! But good news!! You don’t need to …
Well hello fellow teachers! Can you actually believe we are nearing the end of 2022?! 🙈🤭 I feel like I say this EVERY year, but time really does move so quickly. I know for many of us, we begin to say goodbye to another year and start preparing for the next one. Maybe you like …
Do you have a child or student who has little to no experience with piano, and you’re wondering where to start? Well, good news!! You are in the right place. Hooked on Piano is the perfect book to start learning piano and includes my non-traditional approach for teaching beginners! WOOO! This book combines everything I …
If you follow along on Instagram, then you may have already seen my exciting announcement about becoming the sole owner of another business called Piano Language earlier this year!! Sometimes I still can’t believe how it all happened!! And if I’m being completely honest, having another business was not on my radar at all, especially …
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