Scary But Not Dangerous
One of my adult students has chosen to work on Haunted Spot from Schumann's Forest Scenes. "I just don't know how to go about this," she said when she brought it in.…
PA Shorts: Cleaning The Closet
When the teeny-tiny game parts fell between the cabinet and the lowest shelf I knew I was in trouble. The book whacking me on my head was the last straw. Things…
Resolutions: Salvage & Recycle 2
It happens to all of us. We set goals and start out with such good intentions. Then, the world gets in the way and, little by little, we lose our…
Vintage PA: Because Scales
I remember trying to learn scales hands together. Four in one hand then 3 in the other my teacher said. F is like C except there is a 4 on…
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…
Playing Hardball
Last week I was blindsided by a situation and forced to play hardball. I would never have chosen this battle but it was apparently my time to fight. After some…
Vintage PA: Ogres Are Like Onions
In the middle of a lesson a few weeks ago, I found myself saying, “Musical works are like onions.” There was no laugh or questioning look. My student simply sat…
PA Shorts: Job Security
My college teacher told us over and over that his goal was to put himself out of a job! What??? Understanding was gradual for me. I needed his help and…