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What Do You Want To Be?

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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Acoustic or Digital?

Many piano teachers will answer plainly and strongly, “Acoustic, all the way.” I have a different attitude which is totally biased. In the 80s, my parents bought an acoustic upright for my brothers and me to learn piano. They didn’t … Continue reading

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How to Prepare for a Recital

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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Parental Involvement During Lessons

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

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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Summertime Piano Lessons

If your child continues piano lessons during the summer, then he will be better prepared than his counterparts when the school year comes around. For every lesson missed, your child experiences not just a pause in progress but regression. He forgets how … Continue reading

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