MER Blog
Fall Kickoff Goes Online!
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...
Digital Music Games
I love using games as a way to reinforce concepts that students are learning. I want to make sure they are understanding what is being taught. The bonus in playing games is that it is an engaging platform that students love! I recently added some digital music games...
Review: Piano Patterns
Over a year ago I came across Piano Patterns at our local music teachers conference and have been wanting to share more about them since. Piano Patterns, created by Clara McDonald with Infusing Music, sets students up for success in learning scales and chords...
Jukebox Journey; A Practice Incentive Program
Are you ready to have your students travel back in time? Jukebox Journey is our newest practice incentive program. As students practice, they will travel back in time, exploring the roaring 20’s all the way to a sneak peak at the future. "Great job, Jennifer, and for...
The Heart and Art of Interpretation (Virtual Conference for Piano Teachers)
Music Educator Resources is a proud sponsor of this upcoming virtual conference. Elizabeth Guiterrez with Piano Teacher Academy is hosting a special virtual conference specifically for piano teachers June 25-28th. I am excited to let you know that registration is now...
Behind the Scenes of Organizing My Studio Summer Program
In a normal summer my students would choose between attending an in person camp workshop or a practice packet which included recorded video lessons or for an extra fee they could do both. But as you know, with COVID-19, this isn't a normal summer... I knew many of my...
Setting Up a Facebook Event (Music Teacher Tip #31)
In the last music teacher tip I showed you how to set up a YouTube premiere. Because my recital was a recorded recital, this is what I chose to use. In addition to YouTube Premiere I also created a Facebook event as a place parents, family and friends could comment. I...
Setting Up a YouTube Premiere (Music Teacher Tip #30)
I had a request from a teacher to share steps in creating a YouTube Premiere. I recently shared that I did a YouTube Premiere for my recital (See Adapting Your Recital Online Part 1 and Part 2) and how much I loved it! If you have an online recital coming up,...
Adapting Your Recital Online (Part 2: Post Recital)
This last Saturday was my first ever online spring recital. To say that out loud is a testament to the times we now live in. First, how exciting that we can still move forward in a time of quarantine where holding a recital would normally not be an option. When I...
Adapting Music Camp Online (Music Teacher Tip #29)
Are you finding that families are starting to burn out from online lessons right now? If it makes you feel any better, this is the time of year families start to burn out regardless. Online or in person, they are ready for a break. This is one reason why I like to do...
