A group workshop/piano party plan including games and creative activities with Mozart theme. How to Use This lesson plan is designed to suit a group of 4-10 students at a variety of levels. These activities will work best for students from 5 to 12 years old, although many older students will be happy to get…
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Chroma Christmas
Chroma Christmas is an invaluable, coloured resource for students of all levels. Students are encouraged to participate in ensemble playing, while reinforcing rhythm and listening skills. Chroma Christmas can also be used as an introduction to reading lead sheets. How to use Piece Puzzle This fun game can be done in group or individual lessons….
Reindeer Race
Reindeer Race has four great levels to suit different students. Use level 1 to reinforce landmark notes. Level 2 is for notes on the staff, while level 3 covers ledger reading. Challenge intermediate students with level 4 for major and minor chords. How to Play Choose an appropriate card level for each player (multiple levels…
Debussy Do Group Workshop Plan
A group workshop/piano party plan including games and creative activities with Debussy theme. The music in this plan is a little more challenging so I recommend starting with Beethoven Bash if your students are new to ensemble playing. How to Use This lesson plan is designed to suit a group of 4-10 students at a…
PentaPOP
Test your student’s ability to figure out major or minor pentascales with the game, PentaPOP! They can either complete the scales by memory or pattern, major or minor. This quick and flexible game is perfect for all beginners! HOW TO PLAY Put the keyboard board in the middle of the players. Students take turns to…
Creepy Corridor
Can your students make their way along the creepy corridor towards safety? They’ll need to be interval naming pros (including the quality if they’re ready for that) to get to the end. HOW TO PLAY Place a counter for each player on the “start here” row of floor tiles at the bottom of the board….
Group Workshop Plan: Meet the Blues
Introduce your students to the blues with this fun and interactive workshop plan. Perfect for a mixed group of students and full of creativity! How to Use This lesson plan is designed to suit a group of 4-10 students at a variety of levels. These activities will work best for students from 5 to 12…
Piano Chord Challenges
These 5 levels of chord challenges are a systematised way to work on chords with piano students. They will give a clear structure for teaching all the major, minor and dominant seventh chords and inversions. The 5 challenge levels provide a sense of accomplishment and landmarks along the way to guide progress. Chord Apprentice: Major…
Beethoven Bash Group Workshop Plan
This group workshop plan is a great way to bring the magic of Beethoven and ensemble playing into your studio. How to Use This lesson plan is designed to suit a group of 4-10 students at a variety of levels. These activities will work best for students from 4 to 10 years old, although many…
Fantastic Fiction Composing Project
What could be more fantastic than combined music and a love of books and stories? This project follows a similar format to the Spring Themes, Animal Menagerie and Circus Collective and is a wonderful way to explore the magic of composing with your students. How to Use Use with all students in a studio-wide…