Make your invoices effective! Today’s quick blurb is about the new invoicing system I’m using this year. In years past I’ve tried making my own invoices through Excel (super customizable, but SUPER time consuming) and using...
Read moreFun With Boomwhackers
We’re having lots of fun with boomwhackers at our Music Blast Camp this week! Here’s a video montage of the rhythm and tune that students had to figure out as they entered camp today: Interested in making your own set of boomwhackers?...
Read moreMaking Music Larger Than Life
I’m in the final preparation mode for our Composition Workshop, so I thought I’d do a quick how-to post about the large scale map that I made yesterday. Rather than printing out a single page map, I wanted something that would really...
Read moreRhythm Cups 2 is Here!
It’s here, it’s here! Rhythm Cups Explorations 2 was released yesterday! You still have time to get in on the special sale. Check out the video below for the details about this fantastic rhythm resource created by Wendy Stevens from...
Read more2015 Creative Composition Workshop
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Read moreSpring Themed Piano Assignment Sheets
Here are some spring themed beginner piano assignment sheets. There are 13 different designs, including ones that you can use for St. Patrick’s Day and Easter. Each sheet includes a “sticky note” section for an overall goal or reminder...
Read morePiano Anne is Back!
I’m doing the “Happy Dance” today because Pianoanne is back! She’s starting to offer some of her resources again in her shop, and several of her theory videos are back up as well. This morning she brought back the Funny...
Read moreValentine's Day Resources
There’s a lot of buzz going around in piano teacher forums about Valentine’s Day activities. On Friday, I decorated the studio and tomorrow morning I’ll pull out all the activities that we’ll be using throughout the week...
Read moreNPR’s 10 Easy Ways to Optimize Practice
NPR Classical shared an old article of theirs this afternoon, and I thought I should share it with you! Their 10 Easy Ways to Optimize Your Music Practice are really great tips for students who need to give a super boost to their practice at...
Read more15% Off Avery Labels
Just a quick note that Avery Labels are 15% off on Amazon.com right now! The Avery 8160 labels are a staple in my studio – I use them for all of the FREE keyboard and staff stickers from SusanParadis.com. You can also use them for...
Read moreStudio Open House Recap
Last Saturday we had our very first Studio Open House. The concept came around last spring when a college friend of mine mentioned that she wanted to bring Draven the Therapy Cat to visit my students. Being the cat-lady that I am, I instantly...
Read moreCreatives on the Sea Cruise
I’m excited to announce that I will be joining some fantastic individuals on the Creatives on the Sea Cruise in April of 2015. This will be a great opportunity to learn, explore, and create, all while relaxing on a beautiful cruise! Click...
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