This year, we're going to be making fall trees together in my studio. I'll have 12 grade school-age students participating. Each gets to make a tree that will hang in the studio, and I'm going to give out 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes at the Fall recital to those with the most leaves. KeepContinue reading "This year’s fall practice/performance incentive."
Having a Baby and Teaching Piano From Home
I love working from home. It’s not for everybody, but it’s definitely for me. I like making my own hours, being my own boss, and being accountable to myself. I’ve finally found a job where I don’t have to suck up to the boss, or tip-toe around a cranky co-worker. So naturally I thought thatContinue reading "Having a Baby and Teaching Piano From Home"
Taking the Piano Lesson Outside
First, I have to say that I don’t live in one of those magical places where the weather is wonderful year-round. I live in the northeast, and we have four very distinct seasons. That’s why when the weather finally gets nice, I try to find ways to get my students outside every now and again. BecauseContinue reading "Taking the Piano Lesson Outside"
New Piano Student Registration Form
Every time I get a new student, I have them fill out a form for that I keep in their folder. It helps me keep track of important things like what type of instrument they have, what their backup phone number is, and if I should text them or email in a pinch. I used toContinue reading "New Piano Student Registration Form"
Why I Teach From Home (or why I won’t come to your house to teach lessons).
Why I Teach From Home (or why I won't come to your house to teach lessons). I get asked to travel to student’s houses to teach pretty often. When I first decided to be a piano teacher full time, I would take any student I could get, even if it meant I had to driveContinue reading "Why I Teach From Home (or why I won’t come to your house to teach lessons)."
Piano Studio Incentives and Prizes
I try my best to motivate my students by choosing music that they really enjoy, but sometimes that isn’t enough. Today I’m going to show you some of the ways I encourage students to work on their music at home in between lessons. Studio Incentives: Every student under age 10 gets a sticker chart. IContinue reading "Piano Studio Incentives and Prizes"
Kids and Practicing
Why does my kid need to practice? Practicing is the most important part of taking piano lessons. If a student doesn’t touch the piano at home, they’ll make little if no progress in their lessons. Why, you ask? Because it’s a skill, and just like any other skill, repetition is key to mastery. Let’s takeContinue reading "Kids and Practicing"
Chooosing a Piano or Keyboard
Choosing a Piano One of the first things I ask a new piano student is “Do you have a piano?” You need to have a working instrument in order to learn. Why? To practice on! Imagine if you were expected to learn to drive a car with just one 30 minute lesson a week, andContinue reading "Chooosing a Piano or Keyboard"
Welcome
Welcome to akronpiano.com! Let me introduce myself and my studio: My name is Sarah and I’m a pianist and piano teacher in Akron, Ohio. I love being a piano teacher. I get to meet all kinds of people, have fun with young kids, and learn more about my community from my adult students. IContinue reading "Welcome"
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