by Spring | Oct 4, 2018 | 4 D's, Develop, Featured
(To catch up on this series, see Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5) What would adult students say is their favorite thing about lessons? Here’s what these students told me: I love how Ginger ends that, “it makes me proud!” It’s amazing that now she can be... 
by Spring | Sep 27, 2018 | 4 D's, Develop, Featured
(To catch up on this series see Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4) So far, we’ve talked a lot about what adults are looking for within the lesson time and for their personal fulfillment playing piano at home. But there’s also a social aspect here for many adults.... 
by Spring | Sep 25, 2018 | 4 D's, Develop, Featured, Tuesday Teaching Tactic
“Was that right?” “Where do my hands go?” “Is this the right note?” Our students can ask a lot of questions. But who answers those questions when they’re trying to practice at home? If they don’t have a parent who can... 
by Spring | Sep 20, 2018 | 4 D's, Develop, Featured
(To catch up on this series see Parts 1, 2, and 3) Last week we heard from adult students about what they see as a successful lesson. Next, I wanted to look at the bigger picture. What are their overall goals in piano? If we are teaching to different goals than our... 
by Whitney | Sep 20, 2018 | 4 D's, Develop, Featured, Uncategorized
Do you get those questions too? From extended family, parents at church or from old friends who message you? The questions about when to start their child in piano lessons, what books you recommend, if you suggest teachers near them, and so on. As piano teachers, it’s... 
by Spring | Sep 13, 2018 | 4 D's, Develop, Featured
(See Adult RMM Lessons – Part 1 and Adult RMM Lessons – Part 2 to catch up on this series) So what does a successful lesson look like for an adult student? That’s the next question I asked when I interviewed these adults. Here’s what they had...