by Whitney | May 29, 2017 | 4 D's, Develop, Featured, Printables, Resources, Worksheets
Today I want to share a printable my students love! Rhythm Searches are my fun music version of word searches. A rhythm search is easy to use in private lessons and/or group lessons. I’ve made two levels to start with this month. Level 1: 4/4 time 1 measure... 
by Spring | Mar 16, 2017 | 4 D's, Develop, Featured, Printables, Resources, Worksheets
Do you have students that struggle with eighth-note rhythms? Through my years of teaching I’ve seen many students battle with counting eighth-notes correctly. I don’t think the concept of eighth-notes is actually that difficult, but I think that maybe... 
by Whitney | Jul 7, 2016 | 4 D's, Develop, Featured, Printables, Resources, Worksheets
For me, this summer is really unusual. We’re moving across the country so we’re trying to get bucket list items done on weekends and constantly staying busy with selling a house as well. But usually, summer is more laid back and I have time to think about... 
by Whitney | Jun 1, 2016 | 4 D's, Delight, Drive, Featured, Printables, Resources, Worksheets
Compliments… I agree with this quote completely. My husband laughs but it’s so true, my favorite people are those who give sincere compliments and uplift me every time I’m around them. And I try so hard to do the same to those around me each day. So... 
by Whitney | Feb 16, 2015 | 4 D's, Drive, Featured, Printables, Resources, Worksheets
Whenever I browse other blogs (not piano related) I love to look at paper “eye candy”. Like the following: (Sources: The Handmade Home, Elle & Co., and IHeart Organizing. Aren’t they fabulous planners?!) The other morning, my moment of... 
by Whitney | Nov 20, 2014 | 4 D's, Develop, Discover, Featured, Printables, Resources, Worksheets
When you think of hemiolas, what song comes to mind? For me, the following clip contains the ultimate hemiola example. “America” from West Side Story – such a fun song! Today I’m sharing an idea to help introduce students to hemiolas in a fun...