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Start the Year

Start the Year

by Whitney | Aug 15, 2018 | 4 D's, Develop, Drive, Featured, Printables, Resources, Worksheets

It’s that time of year… Some parents are super excited to send their kids back, others are less excited… But the structure and routines are back. Lessons start up regularly again. Teachers are busy preparing classrooms and new materials. As a piano...
Tic Tac Toe – Intervals

Tic Tac Toe – Intervals

by Whitney | Jul 30, 2018 | 4 D's, Delight, Drive, Featured, Games, Printables, Resources

There’s one game that my kids like to play every time we’re stuck in a waiting room situation. Tic Tac Toe! It’s a favorite for kids and really takes little prep, just paper and a pencil. Teaching at the university, I noticed the first year group...
6 Week Challenge – Free Printable

6 Week Challenge – Free Printable

by Spring | May 3, 2018 | 4 D's, Drive, Featured, Printables, Resources, Uncategorized

I always feel like students need a little extra push after Christmas break.  The spring semester is longer, and there are less breaks.  When the school year starts kids are excited for new things.  January, February, March can drag on.  At the beginning of this year I...
Beginner Arranging 101

Beginner Arranging 101

by Whitney | Mar 29, 2018 | 4 D's, Composition, Develop, Featured, Printables, Resources, Worksheets

Arranging. The word seems to scare my students to death sometimes! They believe that only the amazing Kevin Olsen or Carol Matz can arrange a tune they are familiar with into something they can play. When I gave out our first arranging assignment of the semester,...
Teaching Arpeggios (Free Game Printable!)

Teaching Arpeggios (Free Game Printable!)

by Whitney | Nov 20, 2017 | 4 D's, Delight, Develop, Games, Resources

Arpeggios are one of my students’ favorite technique skills. It’s probably because they sound so awesome and show-off well in pieces. But it’s also an easy technique concept to teach and use earlier in their learning. I usually teach these right...
Fall Activity Round-Up

Fall Activity Round-Up

by Spring | Oct 19, 2017 | 4 D's, Delight, Featured, Halloween, Printables, Resources

Halloween is just around the corner, and fall is in full force (unless you live here in Texas where highs are still nearing 90…).  Over the years we’ve shared quite a few printable games and activities with Halloween, Fall, or Thanksgiving themes.  I...
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