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4 Interactive Piano Recital Ideas That Celebrate Students (and Wow the Audience)
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

Dr. Elizabeth
Apr 305 min read


Best Resources for Teaching Music to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Best Autism Resources for Music Teachers with books, articles, magazines, podcasts, blogs and teaching tools to help students with autism.

Dr. Elizabeth
Apr 238 min read


Favorite Studio and Office Tools for Music Teaching
Favorite Studio and Office Tools used in teaching and operating home music businesses

Dr. Elizabeth
Nov 28, 20255 min read


Welcome back! Inspiring Confidence in Returning Music Students
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

Dr. Elizabeth
Sep 4, 20253 min read


8 Phrases that Communicate "I'm Listening" to your Piano Students
small girl sitting on a piano and smiling at the camera As a piano teacher, fostering a supportive and engaging environment is key to...

Dr. Elizabeth
Jan 29, 20252 min read
Studio Evaluations
Summer is a great time to think through what worked and what you want to change in your studio this year! This will not only help you...

Dr. Elizabeth
Jun 21, 20233 min read
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