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…
Evolving as Schrodinger’s Teacher
Two things. 1. A pandemic happened. 2. I have become Schrodinger’s Teacher. I came full circle right back to where I started teaching more than 40 years ago- in my…
Video vs. In-Lesson Modeling
As I listened to my high school student the other day via Zoom, I was perplexed. Austen had learned the notes and rhythms nearly perfectly. Fingering: check. Hand, wrist, arm…
How to Create a 2 Person Performance Video Remotely
We were planning some duo performances for our spring recital. We were arranging late intermediate solos for two pianos and silliness was planned. I was excited. Students were excited. Social…
Minimize Your Online Lesson Fatigue
A three year old friend of mine and her family came over for playtime and dinner. She had a total meltdown just before we sat down to eat. Her Dad…
Advice for Balancing Family and Profession When Working Remotely
I once started a joint conference presentation by saying, For the past few years I’ve been collaborating with this guy I met on the ;It was actually the truth. There were…