Why I Host a Themed Spring Recital Every Year Every December, I host a Christmas recital.But every spring, I do something different. I host a themed piano recital. Adding a theme transforms a standard recital into a studio event students and parents look forward to every single year. After 20
5 creative ways to teach rhythm in piano lessons. Simple, fun strategies to help students feel rhythm using movement, singing, games, and hands-on activities.
If you’re teaching piano or learning on your own, choosing the right piano method book series is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. This guide covers every current, available, and popular piano method series: from classic graded courses to modern alternatives and adult-learner focused books. 1. Faber Piano
If you’re a piano teacher who loves theory and customizes each student’s learning path with printables, then this list of 10 Winter Piano Worksheet Packs is made just for you! Like you, I love reinforcing or introducing theory concepts for my beginning piano students with a quick, fun printout. You’ll
Looking for ways to keep your piano students practicing through December? Here are five fun and festive ideas (including two free printables) to help your students stay motivated all month long and into the new year.
If you’ve been searching for the perfect theory book for your older beginner, teen, or adult piano students, let me introduce you to… Essential Elements Piano Theory books authored by Mona Rejino and published by Hal Leonard. I bet you’ve never heard of this theory book series, but it’s a
Here is a full list of tools (both free and paid) that I use every day to keep my business running smoothly. From piano teaching tools to business tools, you’ll likely find at least one tool to make your life easier!
Here are 12 no-stress Christmas gifts for piano students that won’t break the bank. Whether you have a small studio or big studio, Younger students or older students (or a mix)… Whether you want to go big this year or keep it super simple, I’ve got a Christmas gift idea
Are you a piano teacher looking for the best Christmas piano books for each one of your piano students–from beginners to intermediate? You’ve landed in the right place! After teaching for over 20 years, here are the Christmas piano books I find myself reordering year after year, arranged by level.
Christmas piano sheet music for every level—from pre-reading to intermediate! Includes free beginner pieces and festive solos for your students.
Looking for Thanksgiving music activities for piano students? Discover fun, no-prep music theory worksheets, bingo games, rhythm puzzles, and composing activities to celebrate the season and keep your students engaged all November long. Perfect for piano teachers and music classrooms!
What should happen in a 30-minute piano lesson? Let’s break down the parts of a lesson, what to include, and how long to spend on each component of a private piano lesson.
WunderKeys® is great! But it’s even better when combined with Piano Skill Set® Writing and Technique books.
Preparing to teach your first piano lesson with WunderKeys? Here’s a list of what you’ll need for a fun and successful first lesson!
Piano lesson plans for new teachers! Step into your first lesson with confidence using my 6-week beginner guide + printable template.
Are you a Piano Adventures teacher looking to expand or replace some of your usual piano method books? Curious about alternative theory or technique books for beginners? In this article, I’ll explore one method book combination that has worked for me: combining Piano Adventures with Piano Skill Set. Written as
Are you a new teacher getting ready to teach your very first piano lesson? I know it can be overwhelming. You’re not sure what to expect. You’re not sure what to prepare. You’re not sure what materials you’ll need–because you’ve never done this before! This article aims to take care
Discover 6 original Halloween piano solos for students of all levels. Includes 2 free downloads plus bundle options for primer to intermediate pianists.
Your a piano teacher looking fill your teaching schedule with fresh faces. Your eager to share your knowledge, leave a legacy, and, let’s be honest–pay the bills. The days of hanging up flyers are gone. Craigslist is dead. Even showing up on Facebook isn’t as effective as it used to
What is the number one missed skill for beginning piano students? The musical alphabet! Most books either briefly mention the musical alphabet or ask students to recite it once and that’s it. As adult musicians, it seems so simple that we take it for granted. But the musical alphabet is
We’re on a quest to find the best method book series for older beginners, students age 10 and up, who need a solid foundation to their piano journey. The next up on our list is Piano Safari for the Older Student. I ordered every single book in this series, looked
Have you ever noticed that your piano students practice familiar songs way more than their method book songs? Well Piano Pronto creator Jennifer Eklund also noticed this, and she created an entire series around this concept. Welcome to my review of the Piano Pronto method books! After 20 years of teaching piano,
Back to school season is the perfect time to refresh your lesson plans and add a little extra fun to your piano lessons or music classes. My Back to School Music Bingo sets are designed to get your students excited about learning from day one! Whether you’re reviewing note values,
As a piano teacher, do you ever feel like you go through the Lesson book assignment with your piano student and then *poof* the lesson is over? I can relate! And on top of our Lesson book pages, we want to squeeze in technique, theory, and some fun songs, too.
What do you do when your dream job isn’t as dreamy as you had hoped? If you’re a full-time piano teacher, I’m sure you can think back to a time when all you could think about is escaping your 9-5 to pursue a more fulfilling career with the flexibility to
The Piano Olympics is a tried and true student favorite in my studio. Here is why they love it so much and how you can try it with your piano students this year! If you found this page, I’m guessing that you are a piano teacher looking for something a
If you’ve been searching for the perfect supplemental piano book for your students, Andrea and Trevor Dow’s Very Useful Piano Library is worth checking out! Unlike other songbooks, these mini-books hone in on one music theory concept using one hand position to give each of your students exactly the review
Are you searching for a fun and engaging way to help your piano students master note reading on the staff? My Music Note Bingo Game Sets are the perfect solution! Whether you teach private lessons, group piano classes, or general music, these seasonal bingo sets make learning notes fun and
Here are seven of my favorite Level 1 supplemental song books for your beginning piano students. Do I Need a Level 1 Supplemental Songbook? After teaching piano for 20 years, I have tried dozens of different books in hopes of motivating my students and reinforcing the music theory concepts they
Looking for fun fall music activities your piano students will love? This roundup of 7 creative fall-themed games and worksheets helps review theory concepts like rhythm, notes, and time signatures—without feeling like homework! Perfect for private lessons or group classes.
That first piano lesson is crucial. We want it to be fun and inviting for the student …so they think piano is fun. We want it to be productive …so the parents think we know what we’re doing and it’s worth their money. It’s a lot of pressure! First Piano
Your piano practice routine can mean the difference between progressing quickly or slowly at the piano! But how much do you need to practice the piano in order to see results? Today I’m answering all of your questions about piano practice based on decades of experience as a pianist and
My favorite way to teach piano to beginners is 40-minute lessons. Here’s why you should try 40-minute lessons and how to price them. If this is your first stop on my website, hello! I’m Phoenix, the Tattooed Piano Teacher. Welcome and be sure to browse the site for helpful piano
Back to School Music Games your students will love! Early fall is the perfect time to review music theory concepts, test out the knowledge of new students, and teach some brand new material! Starting off the school year or private piano lessons with a game?! You’ll be the music hero
If a piano student does not practice, can they still progress simply by showing up every week to their lessons? In this article, we’re talking about piano students who don’t practice! If you talk to piano teachers for any length of time, you’ll find that a common complaint is: “My
The first lesson with a transfer student is so important! Let’s talk about what ISN’T your mission and what TO DO at that first piano lesson.
Books for piano teachers: my top 5 recommendations. Here’s what you’ll gain as a piano teacher by reading each of these books.
Try one of these fun summer music activities with your piano students! Free Summer Break Bingo and Summer Color By Note!
Piano Safari offers a unique approach to introducing notes on the staff to beginning piano students. Let’s dive in to see if this piano method book series could be right for your students.
Serving every piano student equally is our goal, but we might have it backwards! As piano teachers, let’s shift our mindset from problem-solving to creative facilitating.
Consider offering summer music classes for your piano students! Here are 17 ideas to spark inspiration for your piano studio.
Looking for a fun music composing activity for kids? Try the Composition Cut-and-Paste workbooks with your piano students!
Faber Adult Piano Adventures is a great option to start at the piano or return to the piano! Let’s highlight its features in this in-depth review.
Here’s how I run small group piano lessons teaching 3 or 4 students at a time for a fun and lucrative way to teach piano lessons.
Looking for a full list of all Faber Piano Adventure levels? Save this page as a quick guide to all Faber Piano Adventures series published by Faber and Faber with age levels, core books, supplemental books, and links to purchase on Amazon. I’ll also share my Ultimate Piano Method Book
Piano Skill Set Goal Setting Assignment Book is a piano practice planner with a twist.The perfect companion to any set of method books for any instrument, but particularly designed to meet the needs of piano teachers and students using a multi-book piano method series. Who is the Goal Setting Assignment
So you like the idea of partner piano lessons! But how to organize a lesson? What books? What activities? Here’s a 6-week sample lesson plan.
Partner lessons are the perfect way to make piano lessons more fun and engaging while increasing your hourly income as a piano teacher. Here’s how I run my partner lessons.
Today I’m sharing one of my favorite tools for introducing and reviewing music theory concepts to my piano students.
Wunderkeys Piano for Preschoolers is a unique approach to teaching pages 3-4. Let’s break down the features and who it’s for.
Help local customers find your piano studio website! Having a piano studio website isn’t enough. There are a few easy steps to optimize your website so you show up in Google search.
Looking for the best piano method books for young beginners? Here are my top 3 picks.
Celebrate the season of spring with these fun music theory piano games for kids!
Free music coloring pages for piano teachers. Animal face pictures with note naming challenges for piano students.
Students hitting a wall at Level 3? Drop in interest or practice? There’s a reason for that!
Explore my favorite St. Patrick’s Day music activities from bingo to puzzles.
These five changes made the most difference in my Teachers Pay Teachers income.
Make sure you’re not missing out on any piano teacher tax deductions this year. Let’s get you organized and all ready to visit your tax professional.
My First Piano Adventure piano method books for beginning piano students age 5-6. How does this series stack up to the popular Piano Adventures series?
Try these Valentine’s Day music activities with your piano students to make music theory review fun!
Thinking about hiring another piano teacher to expand your studio? Have you thought through all of the pros and cons?
I’m giving myself a raise this year…here’s why!
Winter Music Activities your piano students will love! Worksheets, games, puzzles, and more.
Small business owners are busy, but busy doesn’t equal productive! Make sure you’re using your time wisely by doing a piano teacher reset.
Start with your biggest dreams! Then determine the everyday steps that will get you there.
I tried Piano Made Fun For the Young with my young beginners. Can a piano method book with no color really capture a child’s imagination? I was surprised by the results!
Free PDF Download: The Ultimate Piano Method Comparison Chart includes 20 different piano method book series!
My complete piano recital preparation checklist from researching the recital venue to all of those last-minute preparations right before the event.
Celebrate the season with these 5 Christmas Music Games! Review notes, rhythms, key names, chords and more.
A fun new music composition game to get beginning piano students excited about creating (while reviewing music theory in the process)!
Instagram? Facebook? TikTok? Which social media for piano teachers? I’ve tried them all! So let me save you SO much time by letting you know what works (and what DOESN’T work).
Try this pumpkin pie music activity to teach meter, rhythm, note and rest values to your piano students this November!
Have your considered a career in music but you’re not sure if you’re qualified to be a piano teacher?
How to write the perfect Piano Studio Policies for your piano teaching business. What to include, what to get a signature on, and a FREE template to make it simple!
A simple but effective website is the only thing standing in between you and your new piano students. Let’s get it set up!
The secret to keeping my piano students motivated is, believe it or not, my yearly schedule!
Celebrate spooky season with these 5 Halloween Music Games! Review notes, rhythms, key names, and more.
What if I told you I make over $1000 weekly teaching just 7.5 hours per week? Here’s my weekly piano teaching schedule of private, partner and group piano lessons.
Are you a piano teacher looking to simplify your studio management and enhance your teaching experience? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk you through the seamless MyMusicStaff setup process, helping you get started on this powerful platform.
With so many options to save 10-35% off of the list price, there’s just no reason to pay full price for piano method books!
Try out these ways to save next time you need to stock up on piano method books for your studio.
Teaching piano lessons is a great way to earn a living! However, I’ve found that adding some passive streams of income helps to diversify and stabilize my income while giving me a creative outlet.
Even if you’ve never designed anything before, your perfect piano studio logo is just a few, easy-to-follow [FREE] steps away.
It has been 9 years since I first signed up for the MyMusicStaff free trial. I am so glad I did! This time-saving tool is the first thing I recommend to new piano teachers.
Try this free rhythm game with your students this back to school season!
Coming up short on piano studio names for your new business? Let’s brainstorm and pick the perfect name for your piano studio!
Have you heard of Wunderkeys? Curious how it compares to other top piano method books on the market? We’ll dive deep into this series to see if it’s worth checking out for your beginning piano students.
Let’s explore Alfred’s Premier Piano Course for beginning piano students. Is it worth switching? How does it compare to the other top selling piano method books?
Let’s dive into Faber Piano Adventures, the most popular piano method book series on the market. How well does the first level serve beginning piano students? And how does the series as a whole compare to other series?
Choosing the right piano method books for your beginning students is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a new piano teacher. Let’s compare the top 3 piano method books for beginners.
My three piano teacher mistakes might not be what you think, and Mistake #3 took me years to realize…
How much do you need to invest to start a successful piano lesson studio? Let’s break it down into categories and come up with a total.
So you’re ready to start teaching piano lessons! Only one problem…how do you find piano students? Let’s talk free marketing strategies that have worked for me.
After 20 years as a piano teacher, here are the five things I would do differently if I were starting my business in 2024.
Building a healthy, successful business takes intention, goal planning, along with continued evaluation and adjustment. To get you off on the right foot, we’re going to map out a path to whatever you consider to be financial success.
But something just clicked on my 40th birthday…
Becoming a piano teacher is the best decision I’ve ever made. I have no regrets. But I want nothing but the best for the next generation of musicians. If you are up for the challenge and ready to commit to the piano teacher life, come along with me!
Name another rewarding career that you can start in your living room with your current set-up. Or that you can start with only one hour of your spare time per week. You really can’t beat it!
