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Tag: time signatures

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Rollin’ Rhythms Worksheet Activity

20 March 201220 March 2012 Joy Morin

I have a new Printable to share today:

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Here are highlights from my 2026 Retreat at Piano Here are highlights from my 2026 Retreat at Piano Manor. I’m still basking in gratitude and delight for getting to host this amazing event for piano teachers for the 6th time! 🎶♥️🎹

Visit my blog, ColorInMyPiano.com, to read my recap of the 2026 retreat. You can also visit pianoteacherretreat.com to learn more and join my email list to be notified when the 2028 dates are scheduled!

A huge thank-you goes to my pal, Amy Chaplin, for catering for my retreats. I couldn’t do it without her — she kept our stomachs and taste buds happy as we learned together! @pianopantryamy
New on the blog: I wrote an article about my first New on the blog: I wrote an article about my first experience entering students in Piano Guild Auditions. I think it’s a great event encouraging to all types of students. Read more at ColorInMyPiano.com. 

#pianoguild #pianoteachers
Highlights from my spring studio recital a few wee Highlights from my spring studio recital a few weeks ago!
I’m honored to have my piece “The Lumbering Bear” I’m honored to have my piece “The Lumbering Bear” included in this Alfred blog post: “Best Piano Recital Pieces by Level” alongside other composers I admire. Thanks, @alfred_music!
Retreat prep underway! I can’t wait to be hosting Retreat prep underway! I can’t wait to be hosting a group of wonderful piano teachers in just a couple of weeks!! 

#retreatatpianomanor #pianoteacherretreat
Had to snap a selfie with this lumbering bear whil Had to snap a selfie with this lumbering bear while chaperoning my daughter’s Kindergarten field trip to the zoo yesterday. 😁🐻

My piece The Lumbering Bear for Mid Elementary level pianists is published with @alfred_music and available on their website!
A teacher recently sent me a message about my Musi A teacher recently sent me a message about my Musicians’s Practice Planner: “It’s working wonders with my daughter!!!”

Coincidently, I can echo the exact same sentiment. Two months ago, I started using my Musician’s Practice Planner with my own 6-year-old daughter. She is really motivated by marking those checkmarks when we do our piano practice every morning before school.

The planner has helped us greatly in becoming more consistent with home practice. (You’d think making home practice happen would be easy for a piano-teacher-mom, but I think it is just as challenging as it is for any parent!)

I use my planner with all my piano students once they are old enough to start practicing consistently at home. It’s been a huge help overall in helping my students become more consistent and goal-oriented with their home practice. 

Also, can I just say that I really enjoy the experience of having a beautiful notebook for notating students’ assignments?! ✍🏻

Browse and order your own hardcopies at keysatplay.com. 

#keysatplay
I’m pleased to share that Alfred Music has publish I’m pleased to share that Alfred Music has published one of my latest compositions! I am honored to be among about 15 new composers Alfred recently recruited to add new pieces to their Signature Series Solos.

My new piece is titled The Lumbering Bear. It is a descriptive piece for mid-elementary level students that is especially effective for recitals or performances.

As of now, The Lumbering Bear is available in a digital format. My hope is that Alfred will consider making it available in hardcopy down the road.

To purchase, visit Alfred Music’s website. 🎶🥳
🌈 NEW colors available for my Musician’s Practice 🌈 NEW colors available for my Musician’s Practice Planner! Exciting news – I’ve just added TWO new color options for the cover of my Musician’s Practice Planner. The new colors are orange and purple, making a total of five color options now available. 

A teacher recently sent me a message: “It’s working wonders with my daughter!!!” 
 
Coincidently, I can echo the exact same sentiment. Two months ago, I started using my Musician’s Practice Planner with my own 6-year-old daughter. She is really motivated by marking those checkmarks when we do our piano practice every morning before school. 

The planner has helped us greatly in becoming more consistent with home practice. (You’d think making home practice happen would be easy for a piano-teacher-mom, but I think it is just as challenging as it is for any parent!) 

Does this planner work with every single one my students? I don’t mind admitting that I have a few students who are NOT fans of marking checkmarks at home when they practice. 
 
HOWEVER, I still consider my planner a success with those students. 
 
How so? The format of the planner supports the way I teach: it encourages students to practice in a goal-oriented way, and it gives me a clear way to communicate specific assignments I expect them to address during home practice. It’s a teacher tool and consistent support as I hold students accountable to making progress on the goals I’ve notated. 
 
Also, can I just say that I really enjoy the experience of having a beautiful notebook for notating students’ assignments?! ✍🏻
 
If you’d like to give my Musician’s Practice Planner a try, you can order hardcopies on my website. Visit keysatplay.com. 

If you’ve been using the Musician’s Practice Planner, would you consider letting me know how it’s going? I would love to hear. You can reply to this email to get in touch. 
 
Happy teaching & practicing, 

Joy 

#keysatplay
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