How to Teach Piano Duets to Kids: A Simple Ostinato Activity That Builds Teamwork
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How to Teach Piano Duets to Kids: A Simple Ostinato Activity That Builds Teamwork

If you’ve ever wondered how to teach piano duets in a way that’s fun, interactive, and actually works for beginners, this simple ostinato activity will quickly become a favorite in your studio.

Teaching students to play together is one of the most rewarding parts of being a piano teacher. When two children share the bench, listen to each other, and keep a steady beat — real musical magic happens.

In the video above, you’ll see a quick, engaging way to introduce duet playing to beginners:

  • Student 1 plays a simple ostinato pattern — just a 5th that repeats.

  • Student 2 plays the melody on top.

That’s it! But what’s really happening is so much more. Students are learning:
🎵 Steady Beat: Feeling rhythm through repetition rather than counting aloud.
🎵 Listening: Adjusting to one another’s timing and dynamics.
🎵 Teamwork: Experiencing what it means to make music with someone else.

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🎹 How to Teach Piano Keys to Young Beginners (Ages 4–7)
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🎹 How to Teach Piano Keys to Young Beginners (Ages 4–7)

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to find the perfect piano lesson ideas for young beginners, you are not alone. Teaching piano to 4–7 year olds can be joyful, imaginative, and yes—sometimes a little chaotic!

I’m Kay from PianoMusicForKids.com, and today I want to share a simple, creative way to teach your students the white keys on the piano. This approach blends movement, sound, and imagination, helping your youngest students explore music with their whole being.

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🎄 Scales and Ladders: The Piano Game That Makes Scale Practice Fun Again
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🎄 Scales and Ladders: The Piano Game That Makes Scale Practice Fun Again

If you’ve ever run a scale challenge in your studio, you know the drill.

Students work hard and race toward their goals — learning, laughing, and collecting prizes along the way.

And then… reality hits.

A few weeks later, C Major sounds like it’s never been played before. 😅

That’s when I realized: my students needed a fun, ongoing way to keep scales fresh — long after our studio-wide challenge was over.

So when my team member Kennedy O’Daniel designed a Christmas-themed game that turns scale review into a musical adventure, I knew teachers everywhere would love it.

It’s called 🎹 Scales and Ladders 🎹, and it’s as festive as it is effective.

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