Two years ago, I created Ready for Rally workbooks to prepare students for LMTA’s state theory exams. Even though the workbooks are designed for exams in Louisiana, they can easily be used as a theory workbook with students elsewhere. I’m thrilled with the success of the workbooks in just one year and wanted share a couple of updates that I’m working on.
For a quick activity with students, you can make your own cards of the musical alphabet and accidentals using this free printable.
An important element in piano study is learning how to play one hand louder than the other. Help students learn to play with balance (one hand louder than the other) to bring out the melody and soften the accompaniment.
Use these suggestions to help students prepare for an upcoming performance.
Find out the winner of the Piano Safari Level 1 Pack giveaway.
Check out this review of Katherine Fisher & Julie Knerr’s piano method book, Piano Safari.
This post includes a review of Jennifer Eklund’s self-published piano method book series, Piano Pronto.
This year, I inherited several students from a friend who moved out of town. It was difficult for me to select music for these transfer students because I needed to see their current playing level and their pace for progression.
The Visual Scales app allows students to learn scale fingerings visually from a picture of a keyboard…
This year I’ve managed to get students to ask for more worksheets and sight-reading! Find out how….