For new teachers, implementing games and worksheets can be exciting and a little daunting. Even for the most seasoned teacher, games, composition ideas, more games and organizational tools can come to the rescue and breathe in some new life into … Continue reading
The cutting edge in piano pedagogy seems to be coming from teachers who have turned to blogging about their craft. This year, breathe some fresh ideas, access new music and material into your teaching as we explore a few of … Continue reading
Sending messages to the community that music education is ever thriving and all important is crucial to our future and to the future of musicians. This month, our final board highlight includes Music Advocacy – Follow Kansas City Music Teachers … Continue reading
Spring has sprung and so has warm weather, the preparation for recitals, school year end events, sports and distracted students! Consider inspiring them to go a little higher with composition and learning about the great composers. Preparing for recital pieces? … Continue reading
We would all agree that students, old or young, need to be engaged in the learning process. Sometimes method books just don’t cut it. Take a look at the creativity some teachers have come up with to accomplish this. By … Continue reading
Winter has traditionally been known to be a time of hibernation and slowing down. Not so for music teachers! With prep for recitals, exams and competitions – we are busy folks. Take some time this month somewhere to slow down, … Continue reading
Since music theory is a big part of what we teach, why not rev things up a little? The internet is full of fresh new ideas on how to introduce concepts and our Pinterest page has captured some goodies! If … Continue reading
Piano pedagogy can mean so much more than “by the books”. So many opinions out there on how to do things correctly. Have a problem student or want to demystify a particular technique? Check out this month’s highlight of our … Continue reading
Want to incorporate the iPad into teaching lessons but not sure where to start? Check out some “pinspiring” ideas from our Music Apps & Technology Pinterest board. You even may find some information more “user friendly” than you thought! Follow … Continue reading
Our Pinterest Board is seeing some activity but we’d love to see some more – from you! This month, check out our Studio Management board (well, check out all of the boards!). I find that as the school year gets … Continue reading