Teaching Preschoolers

by Tim Topham

Is teaching preschoolers something you’re passionate about? Is it something you’ve been thinking about doing for a while? Or does the thought of it fill you with fear? Preschoolers are often an untapped demographic for piano teachers (and private music teachers in general).

When Music Lessons Don’t Go To Plan…Get Creative!

by Tim Topham

“Time to get creative!” You probably have a plan for each lesson. You know the piece your student is working on, their next page in the method book, and the steps to take to help them progress. But what do you do when something doesn’t go to plan? Panic. Get creative!

What Music Teachers Can Learn From Chiropractors

by Tim Topham

Creative marketing has many benefits for music teachers. Rather than advertising and onboarding the same way everyone else does, think outside the box. It’ll make you stand out against your competition and act as a glimpse into how you run your studio.

Creativity In Your Studio

by Tim Topham

Do you embrace creativity in your studio? By its very definition, creativity is “…the use of imagination or original ideas to create something; inventiveness”. In musical terms, creating something new generally means generating new musical content. But creativity doesn’t just have to stop at that. We’ve collated all our resources on creativity in your studio.

Strategies for teaching improvisation to beginners

by Tim Topham

When it comes to teaching improvisation to beginners, many piano teachers shy away. They either reserve that activity for more advanced students or they don’t do it at all. I’m here to explain why and how you should teach your beginner piano students to improvise.

How To Teach Songwriting to Your Piano Students

by Tim Topham

So your piano student wants to write their own music. How can you help them?

5-Step Composition Process Template

by Timz Fojas

Easy Christmas Lead Sheets

by Tim Topham

Playing Christmas carols is a rite of passage for many piano students. But it can become monotonous to hear the same pieces played in the same way over and over again! Encourage your students to create their own arrangements of these festive favourites, using the lead sheets as a starting point.

5 No-Prep Music Games For Your Music Lessons

by Georgina Wilson

Music games can be an absolute game-changer in music lessons. Sometimes you need a music game that requires no (or very little) prep that you can call on quickly.

3 Reasons To Play Games To START Your Music Lessons

by Georgina Wilson

When you think about playing music games in your lessons, you possibly think about leaving them until the end of the lesson. They act as a reward for work well done. Something to look forward to. But what about reversing that process and using them at the START of the lesson?

7 Reasons To Play Music Games During Your Lessons

by Georgina Wilson

When it comes to music lessons, you want to cram in as much learning as possible. Thinking about fitting in a music game is just out of the question. But after reading these seven reasons, you'll be re-planning your lessons to fit in one or two...

10 Ways Creativity Helps Music Teachers And Students

by Tim Topham

You've probably heard us talk a lot about creativity when it comes to music lessons. But have you ever stopped to think about the benefits of being creative for both the music teacher and their students?