It can be difficult to get parents and students to follow-through and create a good practice setup at home. This sheet can help to create more consistency with their posture at the studio and at home. How to USE Put this sheet in the front of your student’s folder or binder. Discuss good piano posture … Read more
Allowing students to see where they are in the lesson can help them (and you!) to stay focused and on-task throughout your time together. How to Play Select the cards that are appropriate for your student’s lesson and either: Lay out the order and talk them through it as you go. Or, allow your student … Read more
Chord inversions are extremely useful and students need them to play fluently from lead sheets and recognise chord patterns in their repertoire. But…they can be confusing. Use this simple process to help you teach them to students. If you want more in-depth plans for teaching chords, check out the Chord Crash Course in the courses … Read more
When a new transfer student joins your studio it can be extremely challenging. In essence, you have no idea what this student has or has not been taught so far. You may have some idea of the level they’re at – but every teacher will have covered different areas up to that level, and not … Read more
This ‘But-the-Pieces’ lesson plan is designed to level-up your late beginner and intermediate students’ practice quality. While some mention is made in the beginning about routines and regularity, improving this is not the primary focus here. This plan will work best with students who are already practising (at least a little) to increase the effectiveness … Read more
This ‘But-the-Pieces’ lesson plan will take you through theory games, creative activities for the first year with a new student. It is especially designed for young beginners, 5 years and under, but could be used with older students at the teacher’s discretion. There are 40 weeks of lesson plans and each will last about 20 … Read more
This ‘But-the-Pieces’ lesson plan is designed to help students to not just compose a piece, but to really get the most out the experience that they can and learn about what goes into writing a great piece of music. Weeks 1 & 2 are all about introducing or revising concepts like melody, harmony and rhythm; … Read more
Piano parent reports can keep everyone in your studio up-to-date on the progress, expectations and how they can help their children succeed at the piano. But you have to find the right system and flow for you. Use this template as a jumping off point for a system that work for you and fits your … Read more
Composing projects like this can provide the structure to free up your students’ creativity and give them confidence to get started with writing their own music. The theme of this project is the circus. You can find similar projects with spring themes here and animal themes here. How to Use Use with all students in … Read more
This ‘But-the-Pieces’ lesson plan is designed to take late beginner/early intermediate piano students from barely knowing what a chord is, to knowing all the major and minor chords, and having an understanding of inversions and how they’re formed. But-the-Pieces Plans cover aspects other than repertoire. These plans will work well one on one with a … Read more