3 November Piano Lesson Ideas + Free Thanksgiving Printables
Looking for some November piano lesson ideas to use with your students? I’ve got three activities to share today, including two free Thanksgiving piano worksheets and a fun way to decorate your studio for the month! Here in the U.S., November is all about Thanksgiving. And while our piano lessons are probably getting pretty busy […]
7 Christmas Piano Lesson Ideas for the Last Lesson Before Break
The last piano lesson before Christmas break is always a little different, isn’t it? Students are excited about the holidays, everyone’s counting down to vacation, and let’s face it, focusing on regular lesson material isn’t exactly at the top of anyone’s priority list! But that doesn’t mean we have to abandon learning altogether. In fact, […]
Teaching Piano Chords: A Simple Trick for Memorizing Triads
If you’ve ever introduced major triads to an elementary piano student, you probably know this scenario: They play C major. Wonderful! They play G major. Great! They play D major…wait a minute. Something doesn’t sound right. Oops! That’s D minor. Most students can HEAR when they’ve accidentally played a minor chord instead of a major […]
Fall Music Worksheets for Piano Students [Free Printable PDF]
Looking for some fun fall music worksheets to reinforce music theory concepts with your piano students? Whether you’re working with young beginners who are still learning their finger numbers or more advanced students who need a little extra practice with intervals and scales, a seasonal worksheet can make ordinary music theory review feel a little […]
Essential Elements Piano Theory Books for Teens & Adults
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 supplemental series of books you’ll […]
12 Easy Christmas Gift Ideas for Piano Students (Teacher-Approved!)
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 for every situation! What Should […]
Best Christmas Piano Books for Beginners and Intermediate Students
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. These are the books with […]
10 Spooky Halloween Piano Solos (Pre-Reading to Intermediate) + Free Downloads
Discover 10 original Halloween piano solos for students of all levels. Includes 2 free downloads plus bundle options for primer to intermediate pianists.
Back to School Music Bingo Games – 3 Ways to Play [Free]
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, practicing note names, or drilling […]
The Very Useful Piano Library: WunderKeys Supplemental Songbook Series
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 they need. These books, designed […]
