Tag Archives: piano teachers

Push Them Out of the Comfort Zone

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Marie

Both my parents worked outside the home. My mother used to be an editor for the local newspaper. I took advantage of her editing skills to spruce up my school assignments. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s not easy being the music teacher’s children, … Continue reading →

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What Do You Want To Be?

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Marie

Did you always know what you wanted to be? Did you always want to be a spouse, parent, cop, fire fighter, mechanic?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have always enjoyed teaching.When I was in little, I would line up my stuffed animals and … Continue reading →

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Back to School!

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Marie

It’s every parent’s favorite time of year! I write that tongue in cheek because, as a parent myself, I enjoy the lazy summer days, but I also really like the structure and predictability of the school year. Above all, I … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Help Your Child Enjoy Music Lessons

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Marie

Are you struggling to keep your child interested in lessons? We’ve all read those articles about how important to development musical training can be. As parents, we want to give our children the best opportunities to succeed, but if they … Continue reading →

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How to Prepare for a Recital

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Marie

We are coming up on recital season, and even parents are nervous for their children. Here are a few tips on helping music students succeed. Go over the physical motions of playing for an audience.This includes taking time to teach … Continue reading →

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Self Taught vs Being Taught

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Marie

Q: When my son gets inspired, he goes onto YouTube and learns some songs using the tutorials. Is this ok? I have heard from some teachers that he should stick to his current piano course. A: There are always a … Continue reading →

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Parental Involvement During Lessons

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Marie

Q: What are some of your policies concerning parents’ sitting in on lessons? I understand that some teachers don’t mind having parents’ sitting in during the lesson, but other teachers find that it is distracting to students. A: I really … Continue reading →

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2 Tips for Finding the Best Quality Piano Instructor

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Marie

All parents want the best quality for their children. How do you know that you will get that when hiring a piano teacher? 1. Wait to ask, “How much are your rates?” Many parents may be tempted to hire a … Continue reading →

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Piano Recitals in Miami

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Marie

It’s the beginning of the school year and time to start thinking about recitals. Recitals? Yes! Christmas is right around the corner in the world of performing arts, and preparations are being made. Ask your child to start thinking about … Continue reading →

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Poaching Students

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Marie

Here is the scenario: Johnny began taking piano lessons at a private school. His teacher was moving and mentioned it in passing to Johnny’s mother. They were happy to learn that the teacher was moving closer to Johnny’s house. “Can we … Continue reading →

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