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Carol of the Bells | pre-reading beginner piano solo

Carol of the Bells | pre-reading beginner piano solo

Not Another Mug!! Clever Gift Ideas for Teachers

Not Another Mug!! Clever Gift Ideas for Teachers

9 Inspiring Quotes on Music Education

9 Inspiring Quotes on Music Education

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This is what it looks like when you accidentally s This is what it looks like when you accidentally schedule your studio recital for Memorial Day weekend. 😂🙈 (we were missing seven!!)

But SO proud for the ones who were able to show up, many of whom performed two gorgeous pieces to help fill the gaps. And so thankful for the rest of my (small!) studio and the wonderful Spring Semester we had together.

#pianoteacher #studiorecital #steinwayspokane
Isolating the smallest + trickiest phrases with fo Isolating the smallest + trickiest phrases with folded paper is perhaps the BEST THING I’ve done for some of my students!!

There comes a point in most every piece where it’s wayyyyy “easier” to play the entire thing - not to mention way more fun - and to gloss over the tricky bits that remain. This practice tool helps to bring focus back onto the specific passage, measure, or even single note that needs attention. 

#musicteacher #musicteachersofinstagram #pianoteacher #pianoteachersofinstagram #practicetips #pianopractice
My favorite student 🤍 My favorite student 🤍
RECITAL DAY with my little studio!! 🎹🤍 Star RECITAL DAY with my little studio!! 🎹🤍

Starting a studio all over in a new home *and* with a baby is not for the faint of heart, but all these people + the ones who couldn’t make it to perform today (as well as their support teams of parents, grandparents, siblings, etc) have been a dream to work with.

So proud of you all + thrilled to be your teacher. 🤍🎹
I had a wonderful time collaborating with the @pfh I had a wonderful time collaborating with the @pfhs.choirs for their winter concert this year; a packed house + a program full of Christmas music, what could be better? ❄️❤️🎄
It’s THAT time of year - when every student want It’s THAT time of year - when every student wants to play Carol of the Bells. 🔔 I’m the last teacher to ever recommend letter-names-in-the-staff music; but I feel like those beginners who started in September and are on the cusp of reading music deserve their shot at this Christmas classic. 

My variation for pre-readers (including the dreaded notes in the note heads!!) is up for free on my blog today! I’ll link it in my stories and add a highlight to the profile. 

Xoxo

#christmaspiano #carolofthebells #musicteachersofinstagram #pianoteacher #northidaho
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