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Tech That Serves Teaching, Not the Other Way Around

by Rosemarie Penner

As independent music teachers, we’re constantly bombarded with messages about the latest educational technology that promises to revolutionise our teaching. But here’s what I’ve learnt after over twenty years of teaching and seeing what this looks like through my kids’ education.  The most powerful teaching tool isn’t found in any app store.

10/20/2025 Read more

Using Technology To Motivate Music Students

by Georgina Wilson

Technology didn’t play a role in motivating me as a kid. I was motivated by three things: If you’re lucky, you’ll have some students who have similar (simple) motivators. They practice or fill in a theory worksheet because you asked them to. But no doubt, you have some that are less obliging.

10/13/2025 Read more

Teaching with Technology

by Tim Topham

If the phrase “teaching with technology” fills you with fear, you’re not alone. Many piano teachers feel nervous about using apps, online tools, and AI in their lessons. But we’re here to reassure you that you don’t have to be a tech expert to teach modern music effectively.

10/06/2025 Read more

How to Use an iPad in Your Piano Lessons: Podcast Episode 15

by Timz Fojas

10/24/2023 Read more

MTT15: Tips From a Tech-Savvy Piano Teacher with Tim Topham

by Timz Fojas

How to Organize Your iPad and Save Precious Teaching Time

by Rosemarie Penner

Organize Your iPad Back in the day, I learnt a lot about how I wanted to organize my business, even though I didn’t realize it at the time. I always worked for private schools, which meant that I needed to ensure parents were given information quickly and my students were always learning something.

12/02/2022 Read more
 

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The Best Ear Training Apps for Your Studio

by Sean Wales

Practicing aural skills is one of the most important music theory exercises for any musician. From beginner students to more advanced musicians, boosting listening skills helps everyone when it comes to playing piano. But some music students want to skip the ear training exercises and just play piano without any extra theory lessons.

05/25/2022 Read more

Improving Audio for Online Music Lessons with Cleanfeed

by Courtenay Ennis

A year ago, many teachers were just hearing about Zoom for the first time. Zoom is a great videoconferencing app, and most music teachers and students are now familiar with it, making it a great low-barrier option.

02/12/2021 Read more

4 Different Budgets for Music Teachers to Create a Professional Recording Studio

by Nick Voorhees

Set up your recording studio from A to Z with this comprehensive list, including starter budget options.

11/15/2020 Read more

Expert Roundup: Taking Piano Teaching Online for COVID-19

by Emily Laney

Here's an expert roundup for resources on teaching online during COVID-19

03/17/2020 Read more

6 Ways to Save Time with Tonara in Your Piano Studio

by Tonara

Find more time by using Tonara in your piano studio

02/26/2020 Read more

Electronic Sheet Music vs Paper: Why You Should Make the Switch

by Rob Hampton

Save on paper, save on time and save money.

06/17/2019 Read more