Playing with Preschoolers

Discover techniques and strategies for teaching piano to preschoolers.

This 7-module course covers techniques and strategies for teaching piano to preschoolers. It covers topics such as private and partner lessons for preschoolers and how to set up your preschool lesson rates. It also covers creative ideas, teaching tips, games, methods and resources for preschoolers.

Course outline

  1. Module 1: Nicola Cantan - Getting Silly in Private and Partner Lessons with Preschoolers
  2. Module 2: Susan Chesser - Preschool Tech Advice and the Rainy Day Toolbox
  3. Module 3: Stephanie Hawkins - Games, Methods, Resources, and Hats!
  4. Module 4: Brandy Woods - Creative Ideas for Preschoolers & Setting Your Preschool Lesson Rates
  5. Module 5: Mallory Byers - The Traveling Teacher: Tips on Navigating Between Method Series
  6. Module 6: Heather Nanney - Are Preschool Group Lessons for You?
  7. Module 7: Megan Desmarais - Preschool Group Classes and Sock Monkeys
  8. Bonus Interview 1: Andrea Bentz
  9. Bonus Interview 2: Janice Martin
  10. Bonus Handouts

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Playing with Preschoolers was created by

Tracy Selle

Co-Founder of Upbeat Piano Teachers

Tracy Selle is a Christian wife, mom, piano teacher, and author of 101 Piano Practice Tips. She’s also the creator of Upbeat Piano Teachers, which launched in October 2015. Prior to teaching piano for 15 years, she worked as a television meteorologist.

Sara Campbell

Business and Mindset Strategist, Co-Founder of Upbeat Piano Teachers

Sara is a piano and voice entrepreneur who loves to educate (and entertain!) fellow teachers by sharing creative teaching ideas and business practices. She’s an active blogger at SarasMusicStudio.com, FB Live Personality and co-host at Upbeat Piano Teachers, and Resident Piano Pro at Musical U. Outside of the piano world, Sara also works a group of independent voice teachers at The Speakeasy Cooperative. Her passions include yoga, cats, wine, and working as a business coach for fabulous teachers all around the world.

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Playing with Preschoolers

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When can I watch the videos? Anytime--on any device!
  • Can I watch them multiple times? Absolutely!
  • Do I have to watch the videos in order? No. Pick the speaker/topic that interests you the most right now!

Format

Within each module, you'll see a short introduction, the guest video and bio, followed by any resources mentioned in the interview. Each section ends with the PDFs included by the guest. Don't forget about all the free bonuses and coupons included! You'll find all the information in the last section of the webinar. You can watch the speakers in any order. The interviews can be watched anytime on any device! Enjoy!    

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Are you ready to get started? Just click the Enrol in course button below to activate your course. Then click Start Course to begin learning. If you’re on our app, click the Start Course button to enrol in the course and then Start Course again to begin the first lesson.

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