The Day I Said Yes to Für Elise—and Watched a Beginner Shine
This post will either be a horrific trigger of your most dreaded student request... or a welcome relief. 😅
With those two possibilities ahead of us, here goes the story:
I have this 9-year-old student.
He’s a little nerdy, wildly enthusiastic, and absolutely loves piano.
We’re talking brand-new beginner here—I haven’t even officially introduced the white key names yet. We’ve just been exploring black key patterns, finger numbers, and rote pieces. (You know the drill.)
And then... it happened.
“I want to play Für Elise!”
Get the Leash! — An Easy Piano Song for Beginners Who Are Ready to Read on the Staff 🐾
Looking for an easy piano song that’s perfect for beginners and still sounds adorable? Check out Get the Leash!, a studio-licensed early elementary piano solo that’s short, sweet, and all about the joy of a pup who’s ready to GO. And I mean when she wants a walk, she wants a WALK! 🐾
Spooky and Seasonal Ensembles to Enliven Your Studio This Fall
Spooky and Seasonal Ensembles to Enliven Your Studio This Fall
As the leaves begin to turn and the air gets that crisp edge, there’s a certain magic that creeps into our studios. Fall brings with it a perfect opportunity to introduce some new, exciting, and atmospheric music that will captivate your students and keep them engaged as we transition into the cooler months.
This season, I’ve been focusing on a few favorite pieces that not only fit the autumnal mood but also offer flexibility for different skill levels in your studio. Whether you’re looking to add a little spookiness to your lessons or just want to embrace the beauty of the season, I think you’ll love these as much as I do.
Shopping for the New NFMC Bulletin: What I Learned and What You Should Consider
If you’re on the hunt for something new, I highly recommend trying this innovative arrangement of "Autumn" from Vivaldi’s "The Four Seasons." It’s incredibly flexible—you can use it as an elementary solo, duet, or trio. And yes, I’ve included sample pages and audio for you to check out!
A Love for Color - My Synesthesia > Music
I just thought I was weird. (which I now know is a common trait for creative, musical people!)
My synesthesia comes and goes. I hope that as I pay more attention to it - I experience it more often.
Here's how it works for me: when I play or hear a certain key, I get an "impression" of a certain color. I have talked to many people about this and done some research. Apparently, different people have different color associations than I do. That's okay. Some people have different forms of synesthesia - it can be associated with any two forms of perceptions.
Is it Easy or Hard to Make Adult Friends?
Make new friends - an easy piano song for young students!
Encourage the value of friendships with this fun piano solo, or duet!
Solo Piano or Group Piano?
Do you teach privately, groups, or both? It's thrilling to see kids working together towards a goal. Find the easiest piano ensembles at www.pianomusicforkids.com. Simplify your piano teaching!