Deep Practice: Inspect Your Piece
My creative juices started flowing when I read this article by Terry Heick of Teach Thought, How to Read a Book (super info-graphic included). Many of the points he makes about reading books…
Beethoven As An Icebreaker?
Do you teach classes or small groups as a part of your studio or music center curriculum? I do. One of the toughest parts of my year is sizing up…
When Music Went Silent: New Musical Experiences for Online Teaching
When my husband and I toasted the new year for 2020, my calendar was filled with exciting activities. I was actively involved in the Music Teachers Association in California where…
This Week I Learned Some Things About Making Videos
We're definitely not in Kansas anymore. As one of my teaching friends put it, within the last week and a half, we musicians and teachers have completely upended our entire…
How To Teach Composition Remotely (with a little help from some Cereal)
I absolutely love it when fellow teachers get creative with my teaching tools. After all, my motto for Fistful of Notes is; Because a good teaching tool shouldn't just work…
Kick It Up: Fall Edition
Well, the school year has started with a bang! So, here are some great activities and resources to kick up your fall teaching. Enjoy! Music Hotel Game (Woods Piano Studio) This very…
Kick It Up With Jennifer & Gail: Summer Lesson & Camp Activities
TaDa! This week Jennifer Foxx, the power behind Music Educator Resources, and I are debuting our first Blab. And, we each have a freebie for you designed just for the occasion!…