When PlayScore 2 approached me and asked if I would review their app, I visited the app store to download it. Lo and Behold, I already had it but hadn't used it yet! Boy was I missing out all this time. What is this Music Magic? PlayScore 2 is the kind of app, that...
Leveling Up with Blitz Rote Repertoire
Exactly two years ago this August, I purchased the Lifetime Membership of BlitzBooks Rote Repertoire. Now this purchase decision didn't come lightly. I needed to be confident that I would use the materials with my students and that I would get great value from it. So...
Sounds of Encouragement
I had the wonderful opportunity to be a recent guest on Melissa Slocum's podcast, Sounds of Encouragement....
Review: Essential Piano Exercises
I have recently been taking some courses and participating in some challenges that will help improve my skills when it comes to playing music outside the written notation. ie: Chord Patterns, Lead Sheets, Improvisation, etc. All of these involve essential piano...
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...
Tonara Connect
Tonara recently announced a new platform that will allow students to find and connect with teachers and it’s FREE! Do you want to find online students? This platform will help students find and connect to you! Do you want students to come to your home or you travel to...
Review: Rock This Town
I'm always on the hunt for motivating and engaging music for my students. I'm sure you are the same. Canadian composer, Rebekah Maxner recently released a new elementary book, Rock This Town filled with 11 original piano works inspired by popular styles. The...
Cool Songs Club by Jerald Simon
Disclaimer: Affiliate links are included. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions I have expressed are my own. I have had the chance to play around inside Jerald's Simon's Cool Songs Club and wanted to share a bit about it. If you are familiar...
Music Teacher Startup
Have you ever wished that there was some help out there specifically for music teachers who are running their own business? Forget about the teaching... What about everything else that comes along with it? The marketing, branding, creating a website, SEO, the list can...
Review: 100 Left Hand Patterns Every Piano Player Should Know
Jerald Simon recently released his newest book, 100 Left Hand Patterns Every Piano Player Should Know. If you have not already seen it you are in for a real treat! 100 Left Hand Patterns Every Piano Player Should Know is perfect for students who want to arrange,...