The holidays went by and the winter term lessons are in a full swing. RCM January Piano Exam is a good milestone to start a new year. For me, it is also a time to make plans and set goals for my students. For that reason, I am sharing my Study Guide for Sentimental Waltz […]
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Dec
Dec
2020 year, a year of challenges and uncertainty is coming to an end. We were learning and struggling this year the same way everyone else did. But also, there are a lot of positive things this year has brought. And those forced the changes. The first big and valuable transformation is that we have decided […]
26
Nov
Nov
Winter is officially here in Ottawa! Snow, icy roads and happy kids amusing themselves in the park. Hence, those signs pushing me to pull my winter-themed piano resources binder for the next month of piano lessons. Here is my list of what is in. Winter-themed Rhythm Reinforcement In fact, December is the rhythm reinforcement month […]
12
Nov
Nov
I know that everyone might be tired of what is going on around and want this year to end. Frankly, I am trying to look at it as an opportunity. Opportunity to learn, to change, to live. Surely, online teaching is not my favourite type of teaching, but that’s what I am able to do […]
05
Nov
Nov
When you teach piano day after day, year after year, you feel like you already had taught every single piece known to humans. Sometimes you get bored and your soul summons for something new. Something exciting and fresh. True? Therefore, I have some fascinating music to share that will satisfy your and your student’s cravings. […]
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Oct
Oct
I still want to see Autumn colors behind my windows, go for long walks, but this morning I woke up to the snow. Obviously, it is timid and quickly melting, but snow. Let me share with you this year’s last Autumn-themed game Rhythm Pumpkin Patch which I made for one very special and cheerful 5 […]
08
Oct
Oct
Whether or not your students are going trick-or-treating this year; you can make your Halloween month of the piano lessons fun. Today’s worksheet is an off-the-bench activity or homework. Halloween Spooky Math Worksheet will help to review and reinforce note value concept. Basic Note Value The worksheet was designed for the youngest students, who just […]
01
Oct
Oct
The piano lessons are in a full swing and we are jumping right into October! That means it is time to pull out spooky and scary activities from your magic binder cauldron and have fun 😃. Meanwhile, you may like a new Halloween-themed Keyboard Geography Worksheet Magic Keys! Learning Objectives Learn the name of white […]
06
Aug
Aug
When I was a piano teacher fresh from the college I had trouble understanding how to keep the variety of piano and theory concepts up to date when the lesson is only 30 min. Not until my younger child was born I realized: just keep reminding what is what and the concepts are going to […]