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![]() Are you looking for a few fun activities to help celebrate Saint Patrick's Day in your studio? Today I am rounding up several freebies for you to use with students at every level! Keep reading to see them all....
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![]() Teaching students how to practice is an important part of our role as music educators. However, as our students mature and progress at the piano, their practice routines will change--as will the skills they need to be able to practice efficiently and effectively. Today's post is the second in a four-part series on teaching practice skills to students at each level of their development. You can read part one on practice skills for beginners HERE. Today's article is all about practice skills for late beginners! Keep reading to see more... ![]() Did you know that there is some debate about the exact birthdate of composer Frédéric Chopin? Some historical records list Chopin's birthdate as February 22, while Chopin himself celebrated the big day on March 1st. Either way, we are certain that the beloved Polish composer was born around this date in 1810, so today I am celebrating the occasion by sharing free resources you can use with your students to help them learn all about Chopin! Keep reading to see more.... ![]() March is almost here, and that means it is time for a new "Musicianship Monthly" activity! What is "Musicianship Monthly?" Each month, I share links to free resources you can use to focus on a specific musicianship skill with your students all month long! Want to see past skills we have covered? Click HERE! This month's activity is a timely one--if you have students preparing for recital and festival season, these resources will definitely come in handy! Keep reading for resources to help your students play from memory! ![]() If you have been reading my blog for a while, you probably know that I have been a "Signature Artist" arranger with the digital music publisher Musicnotes for nearly 3 years now. I've had so much fun working with the great team over at Musicnotes to build a catalog of accessible arrangements for piano students! However, you may not know that Musicnotes has been one of my "go-to" resources for purchasing pop music for my own students for over a decade! Long before I ever dreamed of working for Musicnotes, I was using the site on a regular basis to shop for music for my own students. So today, I am sharing my top 5 "pro tips" for shopping at Musicnotes--from special website features you might not know about, to how to get the best discounts on sheet music! Keep reading to learn more.... |
AuthorChrissy Ricker is a pianist, teacher, and composer from North Carolina. These are her thoughts on teaching, composing, and all things music. Looking for teaching ideas related to a specific topic? Use the "search" feature or scroll down to see blog posts organized by category!
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