The most wonderful (aka stressful) time of the year is quickly approaching for many music teachers, and if you’ve never attended a solo or ensemble festival with your students you’re in for…
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Selecting the best piano teaching method can be a daunting task, especially if you’re a brand new piano teacher. There are as many methods as there are piano teachers to teach them,…
I have been teaching guitar for over 30 years, and through those years I have taught students of all ages 12 through the mature adult. I was working out of the local…
So, you’ve completed all your end-of-year performances and summer is right around the corner. While rest, relaxation, and some great vacations may be in your near future, you need to finish out…
By Thomas Furdon Something I find most helpful in guiding my students while keeping them motivated is “Top 5” lists. I ask all of my students to make top 5 lists while…
Written by Susan Lawrence As you know, there are so many strategies used in effective teaching. Recognizing the student’s lifestyle, schedule, and learning style is important in knowing what I can set for…
As a piano teacher, it can be hard to learn new teaching methods, stay creative in the classroom, or find ways to earn more money–especially when you’re also tasked with finding new…
Teaching is an art form that positively touches the lives of our students. I’ve seen many changes and improvements of this art in my 50+ years of public school and studio teaching. …
Hello fellow Teaching Artists! My name is Mike Casey. I’m a saxophonist, songwriter, and teaching artist currently living in Hartford, CT. I am also the saxophone, flute, and clarinet instructor at the…
by: Donna Schwartz For many students and their families, Holiday breaks mean a break from everything school-related, even music practice. Some take a break because they want to get away from the…