Summer camps are one of my favorite subjects to talk about. In this tip, I answer YOUR questions, give helpful links and a freebie!
Christmas Song Activities to Play
Looking for some fun Christmas Song activities to play with students? Here are 10 fun activities perfect for the holiday season.
Take it Outside! 5 Outdoor Music Games to Play with Your Students
I recently finished my summer camp a couple weeks ago. This year I called it Music Theory Mania because it was all about playing a ton of music games. I knew I wanted to do some outdoor games but wasn't sure how early the Arizona summer heat would rear its ugly head....
Summer Camp Music Resource Roundup
Can you use a break about now? How about your students? Well, it's that time of year! Time to plan and schedule your summer camp, so everyone can get a much-needed break (plus have a lot of fun too). Over the years, summer camp has become a win-win in my studio....
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 Online 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...
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...
Christmas or Winter Camp (Music Teacher Tip #24)
Over 20 years ago, I started what became one of my big win-wins in my studio. After years of frustration, I decided to replace regular lessons in December with a holiday camp. I call my camp, Christmas camp but it can really be called whatever you want. Winter,...
Comic Strip Music Composition
Each year I try to have at least one composition project for my students to work on. Over the years we have enjoyed doing creative story compositions. This year my students and I had a SUPER time with the A.N.T.H.E.M. program. Because of the superhero theme, I wanted...
The Sheet Music Heist
Dissonance has been up to no good. He has caused chaos in the sheet music world causing the notes to crash into each other. He must be stopped before music as we know it is completely destroyed! Luckily the Superhero Apprentices are ready to help! Each challenge will...