by Whitney | Jan 7, 2014 | 4 D's, Delight, Develop, Featured, Games, Resources
Our studio is back to regular lessons this week and we needed a new game for sight reading. So thanks to a cheap little find on Amazon.com of LED finger lights, we are starting off our lessons with some extremely fun sight reading. These lights fit on one finger with... 
by Whitney | Dec 13, 2013 | 4 D's, Christmas, Drive, Games, Printables, Resources, Worksheets
In my studio, we are at the week before the recital. This is when I hope that all the pieces have been learned and memorized so well that students could play them with their eyes closed! While a few of them are definitely pushing till the last minute, others are... 
by Whitney | Nov 25, 2013 | 4 D's, Delight, Featured, Games, Printables, Resources
Happy week of Thanksgiving! My studio is having group lessons divided by age this week instead of regular private lessons. As I was collecting games, I decided I wanted one that was a bit more festive for my 11-13 age group. So I whipped up a quick turkey game –... 
by Spring | Nov 15, 2013 | 4 D's, Delight, Featured, Games, Resources
With Thanksgiving and Christmas fast approaching, I’m starting to include some seasonal games and activities in my group classes and private lessons. I’ve found that seasonal games don’t have to be complicated and expensive to create, but can add... 
by Whitney | Jun 3, 2013 | 4 D's, Delight, Games, Printables, Resources
So if you’ve noticed a lull in our posts here at 4D Piano it’s because we are deep in the Van Cliburn competition! All three of us teach here in the Fort Worth area so we are attending and even volunteering with different parts of the competition.... 
by Whitney | Mar 21, 2013 | 4 D's, Develop, Games, Printables, Resources
Most of my students find scales a bit boring… So I try to do my best to make it fun in lessons as much as possible! Sometimes this is just making a first time perfect challenge with candy rewards! This week with Easter approaching, I’m using the following...