By Alison Chiang 2020 has been a tough year for everyone around. The shift to online teaching is particularly challenging for musicians, and both teachers and students have had to adjust to new challenges as we navigate this new norm. While working from home does have its advantages (family time, no need for traveling, more […]
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“I refuse to be THAT old lady piano teacher.” You know who I’m talking about. Maybe you were her student a long time ago. As for me, I have been teaching piano since my sons were in diapers; I have uttered this statement from the very beginning. Sorry, Mrs. Sack. You were a fine teacher, […]
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Ever heard of first impressions? For music teachers meeting with a student for the first music lesson, it is particularly important to make a great first impression. If this is a trial lesson, even more so!! The job market for music teachers is tough, so once you’ve successfully scheduled the first music lesson, it is […]
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In general, learning music is very hands-on, but of course, technology can and should enhance the learning and teaching experience for teachers, students, and parents. With the right online music education tools, education has no limits! The tools that we’re going to mention are great for both teachers and students when it comes to assigning […]
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By Marilyn Floyd Lesson plans can save stress for you, the teacher, and your student. If you know what’s coming next, you can relax, be in the moment and do what you do best - teach! And, because children don’t perceive time the way adults do, a reliable weekly lesson plan can help a younger […]
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When you want to start taking music lessons, often the hardest part is trying to decide which teacher is right for you. As Thomas Edison said, “Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with planning.” And we’ve all heard the quote that “failing to plan is planning to fail.” So let’s talk about how […]
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While the Great Quarantine of 2020 taught a lot of us music teachers how to teach online lessons, many of us still wonder how to teach group music lessons online. While the principles of teaching group lessons remain the same, there are some special considerations needed when teaching those groups online. Group Music Lessons: Use […]
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If you’ve ever had the urge to learn an instrument but haven’t had time, you might find life slows down as you get to 50 and actually have the time to seriously consider taking up a musical instrument. But you don’t want to spend years taking lessons before you can even feel you’re getting the […]
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By Nicole Douglas, owner of Nicole Douglas Music Studio When I first started teaching private music lessons, I kept a paper notebook for myself to keep track of what students were working on so I could use it to plan their next lessons. For the larger goal planning, I would write all my student’s names […]
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To be able to play the piano masterfully, you must have learned the art, but not only that you must also take good care of your instrument. We all want to be able to enjoy our pianos for many years to come. If you want the piano to sound like the beautiful musical instrument that […]
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