Get A Recital Song Mastered With 10 “Last Minute” Ideas

It’s that time of year & many studios are working towards one goal.  Making sure students have their recital song mastered.  Or, songs depending on the size of the studio.  Sometimes I wonder who is more stressed before the recital: the teacher or the student. And, I think that it all depends on how soon the recital is.

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Best Strategy To Prepare Students For A Recital

Recital prep can be a stressful time for students & their families.  The pressure to play things perfectly can lead to tears & parents wondering if it’s all worth it.  NOT what we want on their mind around registration season.  Instead, wouldn’t it be great to keep things light & fun while you prepare students for the recital? Yes!

I’ll be sharing my top 3 easy tips that lead to smiles, lots of practice & happy families!

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Choosing Piano Recital Repertoire Students Get Excited About

Recitals are a wonderful opportunity for students to share not only how they’ve progressed, but also the music they love! However, the first step of choosing piano recital repertoire can be a challenge. Finding level appropriate music that can be learnt before the big day can make it feel like hair pulling is in your near future. With these 5 steps, you can help students choose music they love & can stay excited about during those many, many practice sessions.

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4 Concepts You Need For Teaching Piano To Beginners

Once you decide to move away from method books, it can be overwhelming deciding what to first teach on piano. No longer do you have a levelled book telling you the next step in the process. Depending on the age & interests of your student, you may need to adapt what or how you teach. But, there are 4 concepts that are integral to teaching piano to beginners. And, they can be adapted to any student.

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