by Spring | Feb 7, 2019 | 4 D's, Delight, Discover
I’ve been using the Flashnote Derby app with my students for several years. It’s such a fun way to practice note recognition and doesn’t take up much lesson time. You can read more about how the app works on Susan Paradis’s blog here. Recently,...
by Spring | Jan 24, 2019 | 4 D's, Discover
I recently got a new piano bench for my teaching studio, and I love it! I learned about Exemplar benches at the MTNA Conference last year. They had a booth set up in the exhibit hall and I immediately liked the benches. Finally, at the end of 2018 I was able to order...
by Whitney | Dec 19, 2018 | 4 D's, Discover, Drive, Tuesday Teaching Tactic
Woohoo! We’ve reached #20 in our Tuesday Teaching Tactics. These short posts are meant to just give you a quick idea or reminder about something you can incorporate right away in your teaching. We have loved sharing our favorite tricks and thoughts with you each...
by Whitney | Dec 11, 2018 | 4 D's, Discover, Tuesday Teaching Tactic
Another quick Tuesday Teaching Tactic today – can’t believe we’re already at #19! Today’s tactic is “Just Imagine…” Now to use this one, you have to start out with this phrase and then create a story or a picture with your...
by Whitney | Dec 6, 2018 | 4 D's, Christmas, Develop, Discover, Featured
As we get closer to winter vacation and recital time, the excitement in my house is becoming palpable! That’s because we’re having our 3rd child join us in just a few more days! Having this deadline set for months has helped me get ahead on Christmas gifts...
by Spring | Dec 4, 2018 | 4 D's, Discover, Featured, Tuesday Teaching Tactic
There are many ways to introduce a new piece to a student. Sometimes we start with the sound of the piece through a recording or demonstration. Do you ever start by studying the score? This week’s Teaching Tactic is to go on a “Score Scavenger...