Student: “What would happen if we did this backwards?” Me: “Well, let’s see if we can figure that out…” Last week I posted about The Windmill Scale Exercise. If you haven’t checked it out yet, I’d...
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Windmill Scale Exercises
Today’s post is about my favorite scale pattern. In this post, I’ll share the story behind this scale pattern and how I use it in my studio, plus I’m sharing my reference videos and an easy reference PDF so that you can use 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 moreBlack Friday Specials
Yay for Black Friday! Actually… Black Friday is officially my least favorite holiday of the year. I like to call it “Introvert’s Nightmare Day.” You will never find me out in the stores on Black Friday. No...
Read moreMy Top 7 Favorite Piano Motivators
Yesterday was about embracing the tough stuff. Today I want to focus on the positive influences in my life… When I first started blogging 3 years/302 posts ago (whaaat?!), I had no idea that someday I’d be Skyping with teachers...
Read moreUpbeat Mugs for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Happy Friday, everyone! I hope you’re all getting ready for some fantastic Halloween parties and parades this weekend. This morning I thought I’d do a quick post about a little charity fundraiser that I’m pretty excited...
Read moreTwinkle, Twinkle, Little Bat
How’s your week going? I bet that some of you are prepping for Halloween recitals this weekend! (Or maybe you’re starting to prep Christmas music.) Whatever you’re doing in your studio this week, I hope you’re all having...
Read moreOnline Course Enrollment Closing
Heads up: There’s only 3 days left to get into the Upbeat Piano Teacher online courses! Enroll now through Sunday, May 15th to get access to all the interviews, course materials, and bonus resources. Don’t miss out — Enrollment...
Read moreThe Power of a Positive Group
Working in the studio… The past two months have been such a positive whirlwind! Our Upbeat Piano Teacher group has been buzzing with summer plans, group lesson formats, and studio expansions. It’s truly amazing to witness the progress...
Read moreFree DIY Boomwhacker PDF!
I’m just a couple of days away from finally finishing my very first piano summer camp pdf! As a FREE PREVIEW of my camp, I’m offering the DIY Boomwhacker instructions at the bottom of this post. Keep reading! Music Blast Camp! is a...
Read moreMelody Cats App Giveaway!
Today’s the day! We officially launched our Group Lessons 101 webinar course! To celebrate our March 7th launch, we are doing some awesome giveaways! We want EVERYONE to have a chance to celebrate, so here’s the scoop: A Giveaway...
Read moreBehind the Scenes at Group Lessons 101
Behind the Scenes at Group Lessons 101 This is probably my favorite “behind the scenes” shot from the interview series that Tracy and I did as part of Group Lessons 101. I’m still working the lighting issue, but at least...
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