effective piano teaching Archives - Page 3 of 6

by Georgina Wilson

Questions we see asked a lot are, "What should I do in my online group piano lessons?" and "How do I make my online group classes fun?" Group lessons are all about having fun while making music with other students, and that doesn't have to be limited to in-person group lessons!

by Tim Topham

Make teaching scales more interesting for your students with these fun ideas!

by Tim Topham

Teaching beginner piano students technique can be hard, but our four tips will help put you in good stead.

by Tim Topham

Piano exams can be a controversial topic. Some teachers see exams as the best way to teach, whereas others want to stay clear of the 'exam express'. Join us as we outline 5 pros and 5 cons of piano exams.

by Nick Ambrosino

Back in the beginning of my career I used to set weekly goals for my students. I’d write them in their assignment books and at the following lesson, would go down the list, checking if they had completed their assignments. I thought that’s what it meant to be a responsible teacher… Until one day, a ... Are you the piano coach or player?

by Tim Topham

Since the start of this year, I made a commitment to ask more questions in my teaching. And not just questions for the sake of them, but effective questions that challenge students to think. Questions that are suited to each student and give them more ownership of the lesson and their playing. As a great side benefit, ... What I’ve learnt from asking more questions in music lessons

Plans & Pricing

by Sarah Buckley

by Tim Topham

Find out what makes our piano teachers' conference different. Part 2

by Emma Lunsford

How to Attract Students by Emphasizing Your Strengths: 10 Piano Teacher Qualities that Will Set You Apart as a Piano Teacher With a competitive market, teachers can feel unmemorable amongst the crowd, with parents calling one teacher after another. Or worse yet, they may feel pressured to compete on price. Instead, a better approach is ... 10 Irresistible Piano Teacher Qualities

by Tim Topham

Teaching Chord Progressions To start the year off with a bang, I’ve been teaching most of my students about chord progressions and how easy they are to construct. For my junior kids and those who like pop music, I tend to stay away from music reading for at least a week to get everyone having fun ... How to Teach Chord Progressions to Beginners – Video Tutorial

by Marie Lee

Today’s post is by TopMusicPro and all-round superstar teacher, Marie Lee, who I had the pleasure of finally meeting at this year’s MTNA and who is kicking some serious goals in her piano teaching studio. Marie has totally revolutionised her studio from private teaching to only group teaching and has seen a massive payoff in engagement, ... How To Teach a Group Piano Class

by Tim Topham

I always love reading articles about sight reading, especially when they are published in peer-reviewed Psychology Journals! I believe it is a crucial skill for developing pianists and one that I can always improve my approach to by learning about what’s actually going on in the brain when doing something as complex as piano sight ... For Sight-Reading Music, Practice Doesn’t Make Perfect | Discovery News