My most favorite performances that I have attended over the years have been where the performer has been interacting with the audience or there something is happening where the audience is being engaged. I'm going to be totally blunt for a minute, I can't stand...
Legato vs Non-Legato (Music Teacher Tip #13)
A simple trick that I use to teach legato vs non-legato. Students get it immediately! How do you teach legato vs non-legato? Share in the comments!
Video Practice Packets (Music Teacher Tip #12)
In 2016 I began another of what I like to call a win-win. It has become a favorite option to give to my students as an "extra" option over the summer or as an option if they can't participate in a camp. It also works very well in lessons when students need to miss...
3 Wins for Your Studio Policy (Music Teacher Tip #11)
Are you in the middle of updating your studio policy? Or maybe you are just getting started in creating one? I have learned over the years (and sometimes the hard way) that a solid studio policy is an absolute must. Implementing a policy is an important communication...
Recital Program Online Music Teacher Tip #10)
Today's tip is from a guest teacher, Dorla Aparicio! Learn how she takes away the headache of printing recital programs and turns it into a win-win for all! Do you have a tip or trick to share? We would love to hear it! Just click the picture...
Monetize Your Recital Program Music Teacher Tip #9
Have you ever wished you could cover recital or music program expenses without having to charge a recital fee? I have good news for you! You can! In this tip, I share how you can monetize your recital program! Do you have a tip or trick to share? We...
Entrance and Exit Engagement Music Teacher Tip #8)
The brain has approx. 70,000 thoughts per day. 60,000 stimuli per second. No wonder we have a hard time remembering! In this teaching tip, you will learn what the recipe for an engaged brain is, relevance builders and 3 types of engagements. I share one of my...
Ladybug Manipulative (Music Teacher Tip #5)
Can a ladybug help with posture and hand technique? You bet! Find out how music teacher, Andrew Brothers uses a ladybug with his students. You may get more from it then you think! Do you have a tip or trick to share? We would love to hear it! Just click the...
Saving Instruction Time (Music Teacher Tip #4)
Music Teacher Tip #4 We all know how precious time is with our students. And sometimes the instruction that we want to give our students takes up way too much time. This music teacher tip and trick is something I've been doing for a couple years now and it has made a...
Goal Reflection (Music Teacher Tip #2)
Music Teacher Tip #2: Reflection We are talking about reflection and why it's important for students to do on a regular basis. Do you have your students take some time for reflection? Feel free to share in the comments! Do you have a tip or trick to share? We...