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How to Use Music Theory Games to Get Real Results

by Nicola Cantan

Do you use music theory games in your lessons? If so, when do you use them? As a break when students get a bit wiggly? Or in a thought-out way with purpose? Table Of Contents: Should You Use Music Theory Games? Spoiler: the main takeaway from this blog is “yes.” But let’s weigh up the ... How to Use Music Theory Games to Get Real Results

07/24/2023 Read more

Lead Sheets: A Piano Teacher’s Guide

by Georgina Wilson

Lead sheets open up a whole new world of music for our students. But if they're not in your piano teacher toolkit it can be tricky knowing where to start. Let us help you!

05/01/2023 Read more

Teaching Slash Chords To Your Piano Students

by Georgina Wilson

Slash chords can look confusing, but when it comes to playing them on the piano they're not too tricky! Check out our guide to slash chords.

04/24/2023 Read more

Lead Sheets: Why You Should Teach Them To Your Piano Students

by Alan Senejani

Learn how to take your piano students’ piano skills to the next level by teaching them how to play from lead sheets. Discover the benefits and get tips to improve your students’ piano journeys.

04/17/2023 Read more

The Art of Keeping Music Theory Fun and Engaging

by Kristen Smith

Should theory games earn a place in your lesson planning?

04/11/2021 Read more

How to Include Jazz Modes in Beginning Piano Lessons

by Dave Long

When you incorporate jazz modes early on in piano lessons, your students get this surprising benefit that's missing with basic scale work.

12/12/2020 Read more
 

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Why Teach Music Theory? 3 Tips to Make Your Studio More Musical This Year

by Glory St. Germain

Some ways to teach music theory with success this year.

01/15/2019 Read more