by Whitney | May 27, 2020 | 4 D's, Delight, Featured, Games, Printables, Resources
A few weeks ago, I surprised my piano students with a porch drop off “Practice Kit”. Since I’m located right in King County, WA where COVID-19 has been hitting hard, we are still under “Stay Home, Stay Safe” mandates. And really, I... 
by Whitney | Apr 9, 2020 | 4 D's, Delight, Online Lessons
This week threw me a new curveball – Washington has cancelled all schools (public & private) for the remainder of this school year. So we’re trying to get better at “At-Home Learning” at my house. And I’m trying to improve my online... 
by Whitney | Apr 2, 2020 | 4 D's, Develop, Featured, Games, Resources
This week is week 3 for my students doing online lessons and so far, I think things are improving! I’m feeling more energy and connection in lessons. We’re getting used to the technology – although one students’ phone did keep sliding... 
by Whitney | Nov 11, 2019 | 4 D's, Delight, Discover, Featured, Games, Printables, Resources
Have you checked out all of our bingo options? They’re some of the most popular free downloads on 4dpianoteaching. So many great options to bring a little bit of fun into your next piano lesson or really any music lesson! We have rhythm bingos – here and... 
by Whitney | Apr 30, 2019 | 4 D's, Develop, Discover, Featured, Resources, Worksheets
Question: When was the last time you did ear training work with your students? If I’m honest, it was probably in preparation for the theory test… and before that test came up? Yikes. It’s always so busy to fit in all we want to teach in 30 minutes so... 
by Whitney | Apr 9, 2019 | 4 D's, Develop, Featured, Printables, Resources, Worksheets
Anyone else love playing finger number games as you teach finger numbers? I love hearing the little giggles as we laugh our way through learning and practicing finger numbers with new students. This week, I came up with a little activity page to work through with...