group music teaching Archives

by Paul Myatt

A plethora of research confirms why we, as music educators, should educate little ones. In 2015, a University of Queensland study found when a young child is engaged in music making with an adult (usually a parent), he or she benefits in the areas of attention regulation, acquisition of positive social skills as well as ... How to Build an Early Childhood Music Program from Scratch

by Tim Topham

Launching your first Summer camp (or anything new!) can be daunting. If you haven’t run a camp or workshop before, it can be difficult to know where to start. What if you don’t have enough activities planned? How can you make sure all the kids have a great time? Running a Summer camp can be ... TTTV038: Running Your First Summer Camp with Jennifer Foxx

by Tim Topham

Have you ever wondered how to make your studio stand out from the rest? Every piano teacher needs to find a niche. By thinking outside the box, Lynnette has made her studio a unique experience for her students. One of the biggest differences in Lynnette’s piano studio is the way her lessons overlap. By carefully scheduling ... TTTV035: Teaching outside the box with Lynnette Barney

by Tim Topham

Piano can be a lonely activity. The opportunities for ensemble and group playing tend to be less common than with other instruments, and it can leave students feeling…all alone. This is why building a sense of community within the piano studio is so important. Piano can be fun and social too! That’s where the piano community comes ... TTTV034: Building a piano community that students love with Laura Kahar

by Tim Topham

What do you think of when you think of Dalcroze? My first thought is of students marching to a beat, and while that is part of it, there’s so much more to learn from this method! Dalcroze is all about experience and feeling before intellectualising. Moving from big, whole body movements right down to the fine ... TTTV028: Dalcroze Eurythmics with Paula Melville-Clark