by Chris Owenby | Apr 26, 2017 | Piano Lessons, Teaching Tips, Uncategorized
Rote piano teaching seems to be experiencing a resurgence. But what does it mean to teach by rote? Webster’s has two definitions for the word. “The use of memory usually with little intelligence.” “Mechanical or unthinking routine or...
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 lesson. And this beautiful ball of...
by Chris Owenby | Nov 17, 2016 | Classroom, Piano Lessons, Teaching Tips
There she goes again (eye-roll). Taking her eyes off of the music and allowing them to wander all around the room! Sigh… She’s such a good student when she focusses. It’s a common scenario. Little minds wander. It’s hard to sit still....
by Chris Owenby | Oct 31, 2016 | Piano Lessons, Teaching Tips
You and I probably agree that one of the most rewarding experiences any piano teacher has is the bright-eyed, bushy-tale beginner’s first piano lesson. There’s nothing quite like helping the young beginner place her little hands on the piano. “Hold...
by Chris Owenby | Oct 17, 2016 | Music Lessons, Piano Lessons, Practice Strategies
Piano lessons are expensive, costing an average of $90-120 per month ($1,080-1,440 per year). And rightfully so! We spend years studying our instruments and hours pouring into our students each week. Unfortunately, a majority of students miss a tremendous...
