It’s only been a few months into 2020, and it’s already been a crazy year! And although a lot has been put on hold for the last few months and there’s a new normal that’s been implemented for all of us, we need to remember that music will never be put on hold. To help […]
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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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Is learning piano online better than taking in-person piano lessons? I’ve tried to figure this out myself by trying both, and I’ve found that there is no easy answer. Learning piano online vs with a teacher is very convenient, I’ll admit, but I’ve found out that I had been making a lot of mistakes that […]
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by Lou Ann Pope, owner of Pope Piano Studio I have always considered myself to be a cutting-edge piano teacher who has embraced technology from the start of my teaching career. I have continually used music apps in my studio and have even given seminars on using computers in my teaching. However--and it’s a BIG […]
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By Elisa Janson Jones If you've ever done a music history unit with your students, you've probably come to realize that the vast majority of the composers we teach about are men. And why is this a problem? Why do we need to seek out diversity? We talk so much these days about reflective practices […]
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“So you say you want a revolution… well, you know we all want to change the world” Well, it’s time we all got in on the revolution that Tonara is bringing to music educators everywhere. Introducing TONARA CONNECT, a platform that enables music students and teachers to find each other no matter where they are, […]
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How to get better at sight-reading music It’s no secret that practicing music isn’t easy. It takes many hours of practice, determination, and failure before truly becoming a successful musician. Part of the preparation is sight-reading practice so that when the performance comes the musician is at the top of their game. Learning to sight-read […]
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Building the perfect practice schedule for your students requires a lot of balance. You have to create a demanding schedule, but if it will be too demanding, you risk losing your students as they might feel helpless and overwhelmed. On the other hand, you have to maintain a sense of fun and enjoyment, but if […]
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Be the teacher you were always meant to be It may be shocking to some, but anyone can be a teacher, really. With the mindset and will, anything is possible. But it’s not possible for everyone to be a great teacher as that takes dedication, passion, and drive to really want to improve and inspire […]
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