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Welcome back! Inspiring Confidence in Returning 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...

Dr. Elizabeth
Sep 33 min read


8 Ways to use Pom-Poms in Summer Piano Lessons
pictures of piano keys with brightly-colored pom-poms on the keys, arranged in patterns If you’re teaching this summer, chances are...

Dr. Elizabeth
Jun 44 min read


How Active Listening Builds Trust with Neurodivergent Music Students
woman holding her hand up to her ear In the last blog post I introduced the concept of trust , why it matters and how to start...

Dr. Elizabeth
Mar 265 min read


Building Trust: Enhancing Music Learning for Special Learners
a child with Downs Syndrome smiling at an adult teacher with a piano below them What is trust? Trust: noun, “firm belief in the...

Dr. Elizabeth
Mar 123 min read


Transform your Piano Teaching with a Bubble Timer
a plastic, tall timer filled with colored bubbles Today, I’m sharing about one of the most used (and most loved!) props in my teaching...

Dr. Elizabeth
Feb 124 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 292 min read


What's a Spectrum?
silhouettes with colorful figures, numbers, and graphics to represent thinking minds and neurodiversity Since April is Autism Awareness...

Dr. Elizabeth
Apr 4, 20243 min read


MTNA 2024 recap + resource roundup
Happy spring, friends! I don't attend the MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) national conference each year due to scheduling...

Dr. Elizabeth
Mar 27, 20245 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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