Pop Goes the Piano
bySome students like Chopin, some like Debussy, some like Kats-Chernin and some like Taylor Swift-y (apologies for the awful attempt at rhyme).Teaching pop music…
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New and Reviewed – June Edition
byCathy runs a busy studio in Perth Western Australia and has been teaching for 32 years. She is yet to teach a 2nd generation,…
Ten Ideas for Teaching Piano to Adult Beginners
byLearning piano isn’t just a childhood pursuit. As teachers, we often encounter adults seeking to learn to play for the first time, or perhaps…
“Miss, I don’t want to perform”
byIt’s that time of year again. Music teachers all over the world are frantically putting together recital lists, sending letters to parents telling them…
Group Piano Lessons: Do They Work?
byWhen I first encountered the idea of Group Piano Lessons, my first thoughts were “how could that possibly work? My private lessons are tailored…
What is branding? And do I even need it as a private piano teacher?
byLet’s talk about branding… Branding is so much more than the ‘sparkly things’ – ie your logo, colours and fonts. It is the essence…
Ten Minutes with Kate Hill
byLast Question: At the end of the teaching day what is your quick dinner winner? Pesto pasta is my go to! This quick and…
Ten Minutes with Cheryl van Wageningen
byThe Piano Teacher sat down with the marvellous Cheryl van Wageningen to talk about her experiences as a piano teacher. What area of Australia…
Teaching at ‘The Con’
byHave you ever wanted to have a peek inside a conservatorium high school? We had the delightful opportunity to do just that with Brenda…
Making My Own Music – Teaching Beyond Technique, Repertoire, Reading, and Exam Preparation
by[dropcap letter=”I”]t seems counter intuitive that the goal of the successful piano teacher is to ultimately make themselves redundant. The successful teacher equips…
New series: All Jazzed Up!
byThis great new series from Hal Leonard now has seven titles under its belt. It was first brought to my attention earlier in the year…
The Young Beginner: Keys to Connect
byFun and imagination for a Spirit of Play What is this world of the young beginner? It is fun, fantasy, and exploration. Seriousness? Teacher-driven…