If you teach music in a school classroom setting, chances are that you went through certain protocols to make sure that both you and your students would be protected. In the U.S., when you apply for any job in a school setting, whether paid of volunteer, you are...
The Importance of Listening
One of the most important skills a student must have when practicing is to be able to listen. Have you ever had a student that can play through a piece and it sounds completely off? They might be playing in the wrong key, or wrong position or just missing all the...
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...
Mistakes CAN be a GOOD thing!
Most of us have heard the saying, "Mistakes are proof that you are trying." It's a great reminder, that the learning process is not perfect and that is not only okay but totally normal. It's a process! And as long as we are trying, we can improve. The other day I had...
Sound Stories and Poems
A fun and easy activity you can do with your students during group lessons or camps is a Sound Story or Sound Poem. Because it is that time of year, I thought I would share a Christmas one that I did with my students back in 2010. Boy, my students have grown...
Christmas Camp: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
I just love this time of year. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas.... I LOVE Christmas music. It just has a way of lifting the spirits and I do not mind it one bit when I hear it in stores, restaurants or radio a little bit "early". Matter of fact, I was having...
Summer Stars Online Music Festival Announced
Recently announced from MakingMusicFun.net is the annual MMF! Summer Stars Online Music Festival! The registration packet will be out soon but I wanted to give you a heads up so you can let your students know and start preparing. Since most students are already...
What’s On Your Teacher Wishlist Video
Hey guys! Just a quick note to let you know I did a Periscope broadcast this morning that highlighted some of the products I mentioned in this post. However it didn't record the broadcast (even though I turned on the settings to do so...). So I went ahead and just...
Music Themed USB Flash Drives
So if you know Lori Frazer (Yamaha guru) or ever seen her present, you will know that she collects some fun USB flash drives! I am getting ready to post about her presentation at the ASMTA conference and thought of her and her flash drives. I couldn't help but go to...
Technique Trainer Update!
Did you hear? Technique Trainer now has an unlimited studio licensing option! This is GREAT news! For a little investment (what you would spend for 5 students) you can use this resource with ALL your students! If you missed my review on Technique Trainer click...