Happy 4th of July! Here are a few great arrangements of patriotic music that you can download for free. I’ve listed keys for the pieces that use key signatures and either “some sharps” or “some flats” for those that...
Read moreRhythm Cup Garden Update
I’ve had so many requests to post updated pictures of our Rhythm Garden. Here they are! The garden is really starting to spring up nicely! We’ve been doing this incentive program for almost two weeks now. The “Cup Clubs”...
Read moreRhythm Cup Incentive Program
If you jumped on the Rhythm Cup Explorations train a couple of weeks ago, your entire studio is probably having a great time practicing the exercises during their lessons. We’re only a couple of weeks away from our spring recital, and...
Read moreRhythm Cup Explorations Review
Last night I unexpectedly had to teach an hour lesson to a student who normally has thirty minutes. It was the end of the day, and I had only prepped for a thirty minute lesson, so I had to think quickly about how to best use that extra time...
Read moreDesigning Summer Workshops: Announcements!
Even though we’re just now feeling the edges of spring in Western Pennsylvania, my brain has been focused on summer for months. I’m in the process of rolling out the official Summer Schedule announcements in my studio. Registration...
Read moreHappy St. Patrick’s Day!
If you’re looking for a quick printable to use for the holiday, check out my St. Patrick’s Day Rhythm Game. You can play it with any set of rhythm cards, and it only takes a moment to cut out the Coin Challenge Cards. Make sure to...
Read moreHappy St. Patrick's Day!
If you’re looking for a quick printable to use for the holiday, check out my St. Patrick’s Day Rhythm Game. You can play it with any set of rhythm cards, and it only takes a moment to cut out the Coin Challenge Cards. Make sure to...
Read moreSt. Patrick’s Day Rhythm Game
Happy two-weeks from St. Patrick’s Day! In honor of the upcoming holiday, Finegan the Fiddler, a rather musical leprechaun, has decided to visit the studio for the next couple of weeks. He’s a pretty happy little guy, as you can see...
Read moreSt. Patrick’s Day Game Sneak Peek
As promised, here’s a sneak peek at the game board for our new St. Patrick’s Day game. I’m still working on the final touches for the “Coin Challenge” cards. Tomorrow I’ll be in search of the perfect game piece...
Read moreRhythm Cards on Sale!
We only have two more days left in February, which means you better act fast to get in on Joy Morin’s February sale. Hop on over to Color in My Piano and check out her store. It’s full of all kinds of awesome stuff! Just use the code...
Read moreFunny Farm DIY Board Game
(UPDATE 6/3/19: Anne Crosby Gaudet can now be found at a new website, and has updated her shop! Links here will continue to be updated as more resources are made available.) When I opened my studio, this was one of the first games that I...
Read moreValentine’s Day Circle of Fifths Challenge
Here’s something a Valentine’s Day activity that’s little more challenging for intermediate and advanced piano and theory students. Have them race against a clock to complete the Circle of Fifths...
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