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It's the end of April, which indicates the arrival of Spring Recital Season (and hopefully the departure of spring allergies for those of us who suffer. 🤧) After about 20 years of music and piano teaching and planning recitals, I've learned that the most memorable recitals aren't always the fancy, super-formal events. Piano Recitals can take many forms from formal attire and concert halls to backyard patio performances and everything in between. All are wonderful ways to cel

One of my favorite things about piano teaching is the first lesson in the new studio year. For me, it’s the piano teaching equivalent of ‘new car smell’- I truly love it! It’s a time to reconnect after a busy summer, hear about their adventures and new pets, share in their excitement for the upcoming school year, and exclaim at how much taller they’ve gotten over the summer months. Disclaimer: it hasn’t always been a highlight. I remember dreading that first lesson of the f

small girl sitting on a piano and smiling at the camera As a piano teacher, fostering a supportive and engaging environment is key to...

silhouettes with colorful figures, numbers, and graphics to represent thinking minds and neurodiversity Since April is Autism Awareness Month, it’s a great time to learn about this neurotype that impacts so many individuals and students (current statistics from the CDC show that autism diagnosis rates are currently 1:36 in the U.S.A.) To help us better understand this complex neurotype, let’s define some of the verbiage you’ll hear (or may have heard) associated with autism,