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Some Hip Holiday Arrangements and More
Here’s a follow up on my recent blog Ten Outstanding Arrangements for the Season. 1) My “three kings” came close to nailing Wendy Steven’s (of ComposeCreate.com) arrangement of “We Three Kings” at the...
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Wendy Stevens Does it Again and Again
The amount of truly remarkable and unique posts, products and pieces Wendy Stevens produces in a year is mind-boggling. If you haven’t done so, make sure to check out ComposeCreate.com for some of her...
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Two Games that Guarantee Group Lesson Fun
In need of games for your next group lesson, piano party or summer camp? Here are two activities to implement that promise minimum effort coupled with maximum potential for fun and learning. Game #1:...
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Savvy Business Sense at a Bargain
Are you tired of Not making a consistent income? Giving make-up lessons? Parents asking for refunds? Students sitting for 20 minutes after their lesson because Mom’s running one more errand? If you’ve...
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Free Christmas Piano Solo and More!
It seems my creative juices kick in on occasion. In fact, I’ve recently arranged a couple of hymns but need to make time to notate them. Hopefully it won’t take me 11 years for that to happen. Read on…...
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10 Red-Hot RESOURCES for Cool Summer Lessons
Design blockbuster summer lessons with these unique resources. They appear in no certain order and promise to deliver buckets-full of fun and creativity. Pattern Play Why not include a surprise at the...
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Make your own dashing arrangement of Jingle Bells
About 4 years ago, Wendy Stevens of ComposeCreate.com asked her piano students to learn the chorus of “Jingle Bells” and create a variation. Each arranger was filmed debuting his/her arrangement and...
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Favorite Christmas Music to Celebrate the Season
I know it’s a little late to be sharing this list. If you’ve already chosen all of your music for your students, various church services and gigs, then consider these options for next year. That’s the...
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Hot Tips for Building Rhythm Reading Skills with Cups
Tip #1 Thanks to Wendy Stevens, most piano teachers have a decent stash of colorful plastic cups AND their students are (or becoming) rhythm reading aficionados. Also thanks to Wendy, the cups don’t...
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Make Rhythm Count in Your Studio with THIS Resource
It’s hot off the 88PK press: Rhythm Make It Count! Many readers have asked how I organize my Off Bench time. In a nutshell, Off Bench time is when two students arrive at the same time and while one...
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