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Updated Beginner Piano Signs Printable

By joy (admin) | Published: 18 January 2013

I’ve added a new sign to the pdf pack called “Signs for Beginner Piano,” which I originally posted in September.  This new sign shows the 2 mnemonics I use when I teach piano: You can find the whole pdf on the Printables > Other Resources page, and scroll down to the S’s for “Signs for [...]

Posted in beginners / elementary Level, Preschool / Early Childhood Music | Also tagged , | 7 Responses

Rethinking The Student’s First Lesson

By joy (admin) | Published: 21 April 2011

Okay, so I’ve been thinking about this topic for a few weeks now, and today I’m spilling all!   Sorry about the length. =) Don’t Make My Mistake! When I first began teaching, I created a mental list of all the things I felt were essential for a new student should know.  I thought very [...]

Posted in beginners / elementary Level, improving as a teacher, motivation, private lessons, settings:, studio business | Also tagged , , , | 22 Responses