Practice Made Fun – The Easy Way
Practice. It is a necessary part of learning any new skill. But, practice made fun? Really?
Category: Teaching Ideas
Let’s Get Outside!
Let’s Get Outside! Instead of students gazing outside wishing they could be there … move those music lessons from the piano to the backyard with these easy ideas!
Teaching Sound Before Sight or The Chicken vs. The Egg Dilemma
Whether it’s Pestalozzi, Mason, Suzuki or Gordon the idea of teaching aurally before getting students to read goes back hundreds of years. Yet many teachers tend to teach music from the notation first & aurally second. When it comes to a practical approach of teaching sound before sight it can feel a bit like the…
How To Use Digital Escape Rooms in Your Music Studio
In the past year, digital escape rooms have become more popular in music studios. Many teachers have looked for online solutions that get students practicing music skills without the stress of trying to do everything live. These have become a student-favourite in my studio & for good reason! But, knowing how can we use digital…
Efficient Practice: Why Improvisation is Your Best Option!
Practice time. It’s either the bane or joy of each teacher & student’s existence. In my studio, I always am looking to teach efficient practice techniques to my students. Otherwise, I know it won’t happen.
Teaching How to Practice DURING Lesson Time
You know that most of the time your student spends with their instrument is not with you. This leads to an interesting challenge for music teachers. Teaching how to practice during lesson time … without holding students back from new repertoire.