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...
Getting Over the Fear of Teaching Online
Technology allows us to problem solve in ways that might have been a little more challenging before. Sometimes we hesitate to take that first step because of all the things that might go wrong. But when we keep things simple and make technology work for us, instead of...
5 Benefits for Teaching Video Lessons
Video lessons are a little different from online lessons. Online is connecting live with a student and video is when you are recording a lesson for a student to watch at a later time. Many of the benefits in providing a video lessons for students are very similar to...
5 Benefits for Teaching Online Lessons
Teaching online lessons can be a little scary as there are some things that could go wrong. However, there is so much more that can go right! I wanted to share some benefits that I have found as I have taught online lessons over the years. Location Doesn’t Matter...
Review: Metronome+ App
Joe, with Dynamic App Design, recently contacted me to let me know that the Metronome+ app recently undergone a complete redesign. If you own this app, be sure to update if you haven't already. I received a promo code to unlock all the features for review...
Review: Sarah and The Magic Piano
Summertime, when I was a child, meant lots of trips to the library and many, many books to read. Anytime that I can combine a story element to creating music, my interest is peaked. Combining those two elements together is something that I love to do with my students...
Tech Tuesday: Organize Websites to iPad Folders
If you are like me, you have websites you use over and over again whether for yourself or for your students. While you can always bookmark those websites, if you are using the iPad (especially with students), I found it even better to create an icon for that specific...
Music Lab Task Cards UPDATE
With fall semester coming to a close, I thought I would give an update on how things have been going using the music lab task cards. So far I am thrilled with the results from using the lab cards. I have seen more engagement, staying on task, less "wasted" time and...
Tech Tuesday: Learn to Teach Music Lessons Via Skype
Do you teach lessons online? Ever wanted to try but been a little nervous about getting started? Skype lessons is one of my favorite win-win solutions when students need to miss their lesson. But it is also a great tool for teaching weekly lessons. Ever have a student...
Tech Tuesday: Note Rush App
It's been a while since I've reviewed an app and I'm really excited to be sharing this review with you today. Note Rush is a note reading app that hears your instrument. With 3 themes to choose from (and more in the works!), it is super easy to use and fun! I wanted...