It’s that time again. I know it’s not even officially spring yet, but March is the month when I normally start planning my summer camps. If you’re thinking about running summer camps this year, and if you’re feeling a...
Read moreHey Voice Teachers! I haven’t forgotten about you 😉 These Emotion Cards have been up my sleeve for a while now, and I finally got around to formatting them for the blog. What are Emotion Cards? You’ve probably asked your students to...
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That’s right… I’ve got a “blurb” for you today. Just a few thoughts about Valentine’s day as I’m starting to prep for the next two weeks. Happy Monday! ~ Sara How cute are these? My students love coloring...
Read moreHave you ever gotten inquiries for very young piano students? Perhaps an age that’s younger than you’re comfortable teaching? My personal preference is 6-7 as a young beginner, although I’ve started lessons with...
Read moreIt’s almost the end of January. After realizing that we’re 1/12th into 2017 already, a kind of scary question popped into my head yesterday: Sara, have you started planning your summer schedule yet? (Seriously, brain? Already? Ack!!)...
Read moreToday’s reblog is from my friend Tracy Selle. She came up with a fast and easy way to review note names. This will be a big hit with students who love super heroes! 😉 Thanks for the freebie, Tracy! ~ Sara My 16-year-old son, Matthew, is a...
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Read moreThis is one of my favorite quotes so far from What Great Teachers Do Differently by Todd Whitaker. We’re reading it right now in our Upbeat Book Club on Facebook. It’s a quick read, but there’s so much to think about! What this...
Read moreDo you have a bunch of game pieces just sitting around at home? Maybe your kids have gotten bored with them, or if you’re like me, maybe they’re leftover from your childhood. Teaching Tip: If you’re looking for a quick game...
Read moreSoooo… I’m kind of psyched to share this news with you all. After a loooooong time coming, this morning I saw my Simply Piano review in the Clavier Companion! Granted, it was the digital version, but it was really exciting to see the...
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