Last week I asked some of my favorite blogging friends to help me create a post about some of our favorite repertoire for teens and tweens. I’m so happy that I did this little project with them, because now I have some really wonderful...
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Valentine’s Day Blurb
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 moreReblog: The Best Ways To Help Your Young Child Experience Music At Home
Have 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 morePlanning for Summer in Winter
It’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 moreGreat Teachers Focus on Students First
This 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 moreFREE 2017 Goal Sheets for Music Students
It’s that time again… I’ve updated my 2017 Student & Teacher Goals sheet. This year has a totally new look and a new twist! Setting goals is important, and this exercise can sometimes be pretty eye-opening. As teachers we...
Read moreMore Fun with Snowmen Flashcards
Reviewing the spaces on (and off!) the staff. Last week I posted about an activity I’ve been doing with my snowmen flashcards from Wendy Stevens. Today I thought I’d provide some more details about how I’ve been structuring this...
Read moreMusic Books & a Coupon Code!
Today’s post is brought to you by Dalton’s “Snowmen in a Snowstorm” First and foremost… who is looking forward to their holiday break? Yeah. I see you jumping around with your hand up saying, “Me! Me! Ooo!!!...
Read moreMusic Ornaments for Busy Teachers
Over the past 2 Christmas seasons I posted numerous DIY music ornaments — some were my own designs, and many were ideas from other teachers. Today’s post is NOT about DIY ornaments! While I love to “get my Pinterest on,”...
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