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Slow & Steady Wins the Race
I have a piano student who would like nothing more than to dive right into each piece, skipping all the intermediate steps and playing both hands together the first time he lays eyes on it. This, of course, causes lots of frustration for him (and me). "Slow and...
Studio Renovation: Progress Update #3
Please note that this is NOT a picture of my new waiting room. But these ARE the new couches I just purchased for it...minus the horribly patterned pillows (yuck!). This past Saturday, my mom and I went shopping with the goal of finding the perfect waiting room...
Choosing a Graduation Song…Help!
One of my favorite parts of being in high school show choir was singing at graduation every year. It was always a little bittersweet, especially the year I graduated, but I loved it. I'm not in school anymore, obviously, but I still get to sing at my students'...
Sunday Singalong: Easter Edition
Happy Easter! After singing with my church choir in two services this morning, I'm looking forward to relaxing with my family and enjoying some yummy food. Maybe we'll even dye some Easter eggs -- I'm feeling inspired by this song! I'm keeping this short today,...
Friday Fave: Earth Day
To tell you the truth, I'm a little bummed that Earth Day falls over Spring Break this year, because I always enjoy singing earth-related songs with my students and watching them go outside and plant trees on this day. But it's currently raining cats and dogs, so I...
Building Your Personal Brand
Yesterday I had the opportunity to talk to a classroom full of college students about my approach to personal branding. The instructor just happens to be the mother of one of my piano students, so she has seen first-hand how I've built my own personal brand over the...
Say Cheese! (But Only With Permission)
Each time one of my students completes a level in a lesson book, masters a particularly difficult piece, or receives an award in a competition, his or her picture goes up on the studio bulletin board -- or "Wall of Fame" as I like to call it. Only my students and...
Sunday Singalong: Eat Like A Rainbow
I've been singing this song all month, but have yet to get tired of it. It's so much fun to sing! Props to Jay Mankita for writing such a catchy tune that also stresses the importance of healthy eating...something most kids don't think about on a regular basis. It's...
Friday Fave: Evernote
I'm a list person, but quite equally a digital junkie. That's why I'm always searching for new ways to keep track of my to-dos, as much as I love the good old pen and paper route. Last fall, I stumbled upon and fell in love with Lino It. I used it for a long time,...