Online Piano Lessons – Part 2
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 down... over and over the entire...
Online Piano Lesson Games & Activities – Part 1
Tried & true ideas for your next online piano lesson. Read about games and activities to make your lessons more fun!
Online Music Festivals – Part 2
Today I'm honored to share an interview with my friend and colleague, Sarah Alexander. Sarah is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) and very active in her local music teacher associations. She has used Simplissimo for two years so I wanted to share her...
Online Music Festivals – A Better Way for 2020
My local music teacher's association just announced all festivals and competitions will be online for the next year. What a curveball to throw at music teachers! So how do we handle online music festivals and competitions? There are so many students' recordings,...
Practice Bingo
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 probably have many more months of...
Online Lesson Games & Activities – Part 3
Another week of online lessons and a new resource for you! Try our “Name That Tune” Sight Reading Game in your next online lesson.