by Joseph D'Amico | Dec 4, 2018 | Music Lessons, technology
Since I began teaching lessons many years ago, I have noticed more often students seem to have smartphones, tablets, and computers. In fact, they seem to be getting them at younger and younger ages. These students often have a natural inclination towards technology in...
by Joseph D'Amico | Nov 6, 2018 | Music Lessons, studio
The studio policy is easily the most important document in any music studio. This document manages expectations, sets boundaries, and helps a private music instructor control their environment. If you are a music teacher without a policy, or maybe you haven’t updated...
by Chris Owenby | May 10, 2017 | Music Lessons, New Music, Piano Lessons, Piano Resources
The boy in the picture looks pretty bored, doesn’t he? I think he needs a new and inspiring piece of music! Do you remember receiving a brand new piece of music from your piano teacher? Do you recall the wonderful feeling you’d get when opening the clean,...
by Chris Owenby | Feb 11, 2017 | Music Lessons, Piano Lessons, Teaching Tips
We piano teachers share the responsibility of moving our students toward excellent musicianship. Of course, students and parents also share in this responsibility. But that’s a post for another day! Beginner – Intermediate – Advanced What a...
by Chris Owenby | Jan 5, 2017 | Music Lessons, Piano Lessons, Practice Strategies, Teaching Tips
I once had a student who couldn’t sit still. Come to think of it, most of the students I’ve taught fit into this category. Nevertheless, Ava was a ball of energy! Granted, she was four-years-old when she began piano lessons. And this beautiful ball of...
by Chris Owenby | Oct 18, 2016 | Music Lessons
Let me begin by saying all children are creative. But somewhere along the way society stifles their creativity. I hope that this post will inspire you and others to tap into and encourage this creative curiosity. For many, “creative” is a scary word. For others, a...
