Student-Led Piano Lessons: Why Flexible Teaching Creates Better Musicians
As piano teachers, we often talk about finding the “right” curriculum, method book, pacing, or teaching style. But lately, I’ve been thinking about something different: What if great teaching has less to do with finding the perfect system… and more to do with learning how to truly respond to the student sitting in front of […]
Do Piano Teachers Need an Email List? (Piano Teacher Email List Guide)
Do piano teachers need an email list? Learn when email marketing is worth it for piano teachers, studio owners, online teachers, camps, and digital products.
Creative Piano Summer Camp Ideas for Teachers Who Want More Than Lessons
If you’re searching for piano summer camp ideas, chances are you’re also wondering what your studio is going to look like in June, July, and August. Students travel, schedules get messy, and lessons start to drop off. I used to stress about that every single year until I realized something… Summer doesn’t have to be […]
How to Throw a Themed Piano Recital Your Students Will Never Forget
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 years of teaching, I can […]
30-Minute Piano Lesson Plan: Step-by-Step Guide + Free Printable Template
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.
Combining Piano Methods: WunderKeys® with Piano Skill Set®
WunderKeys® is great! But it’s even better when combined with Piano Skill Set® Writing and Technique books.
Teach Your First Piano Lesson with WunderKeys®
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 Piano Teachers
Piano lesson plans for new teachers! Step into your first lesson with confidence using my 6-week beginner guide + printable template.
How to Get Piano Students in 2026
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 be. So the real question […]
Musical Alphabet Worksheets: The Most Missed Pre-reading Skill
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 a critical pre-reading skill (one […]
