A couple week ago, we kicked off our fall semester! For many years the very first lesson of the semester is what I have called, fall kickoff. In normal circumstances, fall kickoff has been an in person group lesson. But it's 2020 which means our fall kickoff was held...
Fall Kickoff 2018
This last week was our fall kickoff! I always look forward to the fall kickoff. I have been doing this for years and found that not only is it a great way to get excited about the new school year but it has also been a perfect way to ease back into a routine without...
Surprise the Teacher at Fall Kickoff
When do you kick off fall semester? My fall semester begins next week. I just got back from vacation so I'm busy pulling everything together. Luckily, all the big stuff was done before I left so now it's all the little things that can add up. In my piano studio, I do...
Fall Kickoff 2014
A couple weeks ago, we kicked off the new school year! When students walked in, I gave them their Getting to Know You sheet to fill out for the year. Then students shared their practice prop projects they worked on over the summer. (Students make a project that...
Fall Kickoff 2013
I realized last week when talking to Andrea Dow about group lessons that I hadn't posted about this years Fall Kickoff! So I thought we take a little field trip over to my studio blog where you can read about the kickoff and see the different practice prop projects...
Fall Kickoff 2012
Ahoy Matey's! This year our theme is Hidden Treasures. Students will be focused on finding the "hidden treasures" in our music; focusing on Rhythm, Notes, Technique, Dynamics and Expression. Students will be advancing on their pirate treasure map as they practice each...
Fall Kickoff and Summer Practice Prop Projects
This last week was the first week back to lessons from summer break and I decided to hold a Fall Kickoff. This was the first time doing this and I LOVED it! It was a great way to ease back into a schedule for both the students and I. Here is the flyer I sent to...
Getting ready for Fall Studio Kickoff
Last year I started what I call Fall Studio Kickoff. Basically the first lesson back from summer is a group lesson kicking off the new school year. I noticed the first lesson back students aren't quite into the "groove" of being back with school just getting started...
Semester Kickoffs (Music Teacher Tip #39)
As a problem solver, my goal is to find win-win solutions that benefit both my students and their families.
Years ago, I introduced semester kickoffs to ease students back into lessons after breaks….
Creative Story Music Compositions BUNDLE (Halloween, Fall, Christmas)
Make a fun musical storybook during the holiday seasons with your students this year! This is a studio/classroom license which means it is reproducible. Use with all your students!This bundle includes different activities to suit your preferences.
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