by Leila Viss Leila Viss generates creative-based, tech-savvy instruction and resources for her private studio, the University of Denver’s Piano Preparatory Program, LeilaViss.com, 88 Creative Keys events, music industry magazines, and frequent speaking engagements. This article was originally posted here at leilaviss.com on August 29, 2019, and is reprinted with permission. As music teachers, we […]
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Engaging a child’s attention, concentration, and imagination for thirty minutes can be mighty challenging! Even though they are excited by the piano and the idea of making music, their age makes it hard for most of them to stay focused and can make it challenging for you to think of ways on how to make piano […]
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By Gail Fischler We, music teachers, are experts at crafting creative lessons that bring concepts and skills to life for our students. But, what if we aren't in the same room during a lesson? And, what if the student is a young beginner? Our teaching skills can be sorely tested by either one of those […]
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The benefits of learning piano at a young age have been heavily researched for decades. Many of the studies are the result of the apparent natural need for music in the human mind. The U.S. National Institutes of Health state: “One of the differences between the developed brains of Homo sapiens and those of the […]
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Most people look at teaching music as a great way to earn extra money. However, most of them don’t pay attention to the details and, generally, don’t bother with things outside of lessons too much. There is nothing wrong with this but if you want to use all the potentials of this job, it would […]
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The season for recitals and concerts is creeping up and the time to prepare for them is now. Whether it’s your concert that you’re performing in or your student’s concert that you’re putting together, you’ll need to prepare for it. One of the first tasks that you should be thinking of is creating the concert […]
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by Chrissy Ricker, NCTM www.chrissyricker.com I have a confession to make. Sight-reading doesn’t come easily for me. Growing up, I was always a diligent practicer. I worked hard to prepare for my lessons, and I learned how to use my time efficiently to break apart my music, and practice it well. However, being able to […]
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If you want to play guitar faster, you’ve come to the right place! So many times, musicians get bogged down trying to build up speed when they play. The typical way to handle this is to start slowly, then gradually speed up as you master the music. This is a pretty universal and widely-accepted method, […]
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With advances in technology, teaching online is becoming more and more relevant to today’s teachers. But what’s the best way to get started? Here is a guide for setting up your teaching space and helping your students be prepared for taking online lessons. How to get started: 1) Assess your equipment For teachers just starting […]
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By. Chrissy Ricker, NCTM www.chrissyricker.com Will your students be participating in recitals, festivals, or competitions this year? If so, chances are that they will be required to memorize some, if not all, of their music for these events. Performing from memory is a relatively new practice in the history of music. Prior to 1800, performers […]
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