There are certain times a year where burnout tends to show its face a little more. Winter tends to be one of those times so this guest post couldn't have been more well timed. I am excited to have Laurabeth Roundy, a private piano, violin, viola and fiddle teacher...
2017 Survey Winners!
A HUGE thank you to all of you who took some time to leave valuable feedback from my 2017 survey. I couldn’t believe the response and I am so grateful for it! This helps me to help you in what you want from me this year and years to come. I hope you enjoyed the small...
The Best of 2016
Can you believe we are saying goodbye to 2016? What a year it has been! I didn't realize how big of a year it's been until I started working on this post. I want to thank you for being part of it all! Before the January newsletter goes out on the 1st, I wanted to...
The Power of Praise in Students Practice
Think of the last time someone praised you on something you accomplished whether big or small. When was the last time you received an email or perhaps a note in the mail from someone saying how proud they are of you? Or perhaps offered a word of encouragement...
5 Creative Times for Practicing
While a consistent daily routine for practice is best, there are going to be days that the schedule is just thrown out the window. It's during those times that families need to get a little more creative in when their child can practice. Here are 5 creative...
Once Upon A Time; A Music Lab Story
Once Upon a Time there was a piano teacher who lived in a small town. She enjoyed teaching piano lessons but was looking for something to spice things up a bit. Something that would allow her students to learn and engage in more than what there was time for during...
Sit or Stand?
In our home, we go through office chairs way to often. Not necessarily because we have worn them out, though we have definitely done that, but because we just can't find "the one". You know, the one I'm talking about? The one that solves all your problems when it...
Why You Won’t See Certain Resources…
Pokemon Go, Minecraft, Marvel, Disney, Harry Potter even Dr. Seuss (I could go on and on...) are all the rage right now. And when something is popular it is so tempting to get in on it. Before you do, be very careful... because all of these things have strict...
12 Ways to Motivate Students to Practice
I recently had the opportunity to write an article in the August issue of The Piano Bench Magazine. If you don't currently get this magazine, please check it out. It is a quick read and has valuable articles, tips, reviews and more- all related to piano pedagogy. The...
Are You a People Pleaser?
I am a people pleaser by nature. I like to help people and I like to be liked. Who doesn't, right? Need some sympathy or empathy? I'm your gal. I sometimes worry what people think of me especially when they are hard to read. Integrity and loyalty is important to me....