College Entrance for Fall 2012 Availability
If you had your heart set on a particular college and didn’t get accepted, with no backup plan…there may still be some options open for you. Check out the National Association for College Admission Counseling and see which colleges still
Tax Tips for Piano Teachers
It's that time of the year...time to complete your taxes as a small business owner! Being self-employed can be a double-edged sword for most of us. On one hand, we have the freedom and flexibility to run our
The Accidental Piano Teacher
The Accidental Piano Teacher There are piano teachers, there are piano students, there are parents of piano students...but exactly how many active piano teachers are there that have taught piano for nearly two decades, AND teach their own two young children
Holiday Music Workshop and Gift Ideas for Piano Students
Holiday Music Workshop I’m having my holiday workshop today! The students either play a holiday piece on the piano or any other instrument that they can play, and family members are welcome to join the ensembles. Besides piano, we
2011 Top Music School Ranking – US College Rankings
Parents frequently ask me about the top music schools in the country. Most are surprised to hear that the Julliard School is listed as No. 3. So what college made that glissando into the top rank for 2011? Drum roll
Student Motivation-Take the Piano Practice Quiz!
Take the Piano Practice Quiz! It is more important to: a. Practice at least 30 minutes a day. b. Practice consistently each day. c. Practice the complete lesson assignment daily. True or False : All students should complete daily practice
Motivate Students with a Studio Awards Workshop
Some students are completely motivated to practice throughout the year. I have an annual studio Awards Workshop every year in May to motivate the other 95% of my studio. My awards workshop is based on four categories; Practice, Lessons, Performance,
Piano Teachers: Unique and Budget-Friendly Student Gifts for the Holidays..Ornaments!
Tis The Season…for Homemade Holiday Music Ornaments! The holiday season has approached faster than a student can play the Alla Turca, and the thought of heading to the mall or ordering music gifts online with express shipping would bring out
Celebrate with a Holiday Music Workshop!
Plan a Holiday Workshop Every year my piano studio takes a brief diversion from the Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms and everyone chooses a non-classical solo or duet piece for the annual Holiday Workshop. Students play Christmas pieces, Hanukkah pieces, or
Daniel Pollack, Internationally renown pianist gives free recital on Sun. Nov. 11th, 4 pm @ USC
Info: http://web-app.usc.edu/ws/eo2/calendar/113/event/873337 RSVP: http://www.usc.edu/dept/pubrel/visionsandvoices/RSVP/reserveGeneral_Multi.php?RSVPEvtCode=132
