Blog Archives for category Teach
4 things we can learn from “Dance Moms”
Abby Lee, the dance instructor from Dance Moms, is cast as the mean teacher in the popular tv how Dance… Continue reading »
How to include sight-reading in the lesson
Sight-reading is one of the most valuable skills to have as a musician. That’s why it’s important that we teach… Continue reading »
Should pianos come in different sizes?
Pianos come in one size. And we take it for granted. But many other instruments come in different sizes. Which… Continue reading »
1 easy step to promote your home teaching studio
1 easy step to promote your home teaching studio is to put a sign in front of your home. Why… Continue reading »
Do students’ throw-away comments matter?
Sometimes, students make comments that seem trivial, but we need to uncover their importance, so that we can address them…. Continue reading »
Are you as clear as your students need you to be?
To help our students, we tell them what to do better. Support. Phrase. Breathe. Be clearer. Take time. Express. But… Continue reading »
How to get your students to practice
Even when students want to become professional musicians, it can be difficult to get them to practice enough. Here is… Continue reading »
Have you read these articles?
Here are the articles that made me think recently. Find out here what the Crosse-Eyed Pianist thought after having to… Continue reading »
How to teach singers a difficult interval
The best solutions are sometimes the simplest. When singers struggle with a particular interval, have them repeat the two notes… Continue reading »
4 discussions to have with students about performing
Instrumental lessons focus much more on playing than on performing. Here are four aspects of performing that need to be… Continue reading »
