by Whitney | Mar 13, 2021 | 4 D's, Discover
This week of March is always one of my favorite times of the year. Usually I’m getting ready for 4 days of intense learning at the Music Teacher’s National Conference! I’ve attended most years since I was introduced to it as an undergraduate student...
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 | Mar 25, 2020 | 4 D's, Discover
So we’ve been home with the current isolation for just about 2 weeks now. Here in Seattle, the panic is real! I’ve moved all piano lessons to Skype or Facetime since school was cancelled. So many parents have commented that they’re glad to have one...
by Spring | Nov 18, 2019 | 4 D's, Discover
Our students are on YouTube all the time, right?! Many times I’ve wished my students would spend as much time practicing as they spend on YouTube. Anytime I can find good resources for students on YouTube I am thrilled. The internet is plagued with lots of...