Color In My Piano » resources http://colorinmypiano.com ...a place to exchange ideas and resources for piano teaching Tue, 22 May 2012 15:32:18 +0000 en hourly 1 Announcing the Launch of the “Reading List” Page http://colorinmypiano.com/2011/02/21/announcing-the-launch-of-the-book-list-page/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=announcing-the-launch-of-the-book-list-page http://colorinmypiano.com/2011/02/21/announcing-the-launch-of-the-book-list-page/#comments Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:38:05 +0000 joy (admin) http://colorinmypiano.com/?p=3675 Hello readers! Today marks the official launch of the new “Reading List” page!  I’m very excited about this new part of Color In My Piano. The Book List contains links to TONS of great books and resources on a variety of topics.  When you’ve got a great book to recommend, visit the Reading List page [...]

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Today marks the official launch of the new “Reading List” page!  I’m very excited about this new part of Color In My Piano.

The Book List contains links to TONS of great books and resources on a variety of topics.  When you’ve got a great book to recommend, visit the Reading List page and leave a comment to share your thoughts with the world!

Here’s the book categories I’ve created:

  • Piano Pedagogy
  • Teaching Resources
  • Early Childhood Music
  • Piano Technique
  • For Parents/Students
  • Music History/Theory
  • Biographies
  • Practice and Performance
  • Keyboard Literature
  • The Piano
  • The Orchestra
  • Just For Kids
  • Inspiration, Fiction, and More

I’m also tossing around the idea of allowing readers to write and submit reviews of books for publication on Color In My Piano.  If interested, please contact me at admin[at]colorinmypiano.com.  There’s no way I’d be able to review all of these books anytime soon, so I’d love to have some help!

CLICK HERE to view the new Book List page now!

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Susan Paradis from the Piano Teacher Resources blog has written has excellent review of the The Perfect Start for Piano by Kevin & Julia Olson, a series of books intended for reinforcing note-reading on the staff for beginners and elementary level students.  They look great – I love that fact that they are designed to work with whatever method books you are using with your student!  To learn all about it, read her review here.  Thanks, Susan!

The Perfect Start for Piano also has a corresponding website, theperfectstartforpiano.com, which provides additional FREE resources for the teacher and student.  Check it out and you will find:

  • a variety of printable flashcards
  • note naming worksheets
  • audio files which correspond with the book
  • and other resources, including practice record sheets, keyboard stickers, and posters to post in the studio.

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]]> http://colorinmypiano.com/2010/04/20/great-resources-for-teachers-with-beginner-staff-readers/feed/ 0 New Music Blogs on the Block http://colorinmypiano.com/2010/04/15/new-music-blogs-on-the-block/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-music-blogs-on-the-block http://colorinmypiano.com/2010/04/15/new-music-blogs-on-the-block/#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:10:37 +0000 joy (admin) http://colorinmypiano.com/?p=1919 This week, I recently stumbled upon some great blogs about piano teaching to add to my blogroll.  Some are new, and other have been around for a while, but they all have wonderful things to share! Jen’s Piano Studio Blog – lots of game ideas and free resources. The Teaching Studio – tips and discussions [...]

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]]> This week, I recently stumbled upon some great blogs about piano teaching to add to my blogroll.  Some are new, and other have been around for a while, but they all have wonderful things to share!

Jen’s Piano Studio Blog – lots of game ideas and free resources.

The Teaching Studio – tips and discussions on piano teaching.

Heidi’s Piano Studio – games ideas and other piano teaching tips.

Music for Tots – tips for parents and teachers about using music with children.

Notes of Joy – a blog about teaching piano lessons.  Visit now for a chance at receiving a free giveaway!

Music Teaching Success – tips and ideas for running a successful music studio.

Musician’s Way – a blog for pianists and other musicians by Gerald Klickstein, author of The Musician’s Way: A Guide to Practice, Performance, and Wellness (Oxford University Press).

I don’t anticipate running out of reading material for a long time! :)

If you have your own links to share, post them in the comments below.  I’d love to see them!

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