Who doesn’t love scratching away the metallic flakes from lotto tickets or gift cards? For students who struggle to memorise their music, add some fun to this step-by-step memorisation process by turning the page into a scratch-off mission. ASSEMBLY Print the Memorisation Mission sheet (page 2). Laminate or cover with clear plastic. Mix 2 parts … Read more
To be truly confident and prepared for a recital we need our students to practice specific performance skills. This adaptable game helps you do just that. HOW TO USE Boardgame version: Set up the board beside near where you practice at home. Do the first task and then place a marker/counter in the first space. … Read more
There are two benefits to students colouring composers to track their practice: they are encouraged to read the assignment notes each day before their practice, and they get to meet some of the great composers. Use this as a jumping off point to bring some history into your lessons by telling a quick story or … Read more
This timeline is meant to grow throughout your studio year, adding one composer each week (or more or less) so that students see where everyone fits. It also includes musical periods so that students can get used to these terms – but you could use it just as well without these if you prefer. Please … Read more
Have you ever had the experience of telling someone that you play piano, them immediately asking you to play a little something and you being stumped because you don’t have anything prepared? That’s the situation we want to avoid for our students, and the AAA list can help. This printable gives us as teachers an … Read more
No matter what scales or other technical exercise you need your students to practise, this Scalesters pack can help. The link will take you to a form. Fill in the 10 scales, arpeggios or other exercises you want to cover and the customised Scalesters will be automatically generated and emailed to you! (If you want … 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
Do you ever wonder what your students are actually doing in their practice at home? Do you wish they would mix it up a bit? Enter: Practice Hero! These game boards are designed to be used over a week of practice to make practice time more engaging, and also more efficient as students will be … Read more
When you have a teaching break, whether it’s for 1 week or 12 weeks, you need to find a way to keep your students returning to practice so that they don’t go backwards! The quest is designed to fill that gap and make practice different, fun and motivating during teaching breaks. The version (unlike the … 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