Hearts after lessons on Tuesday… 3 more days to go! Valentine’s Day is almost here! We’ve been decorating the studio with our “Favorite Song” hearts, and I’ve pulled out some of our Valentine’s Day games...
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 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 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 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 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...
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