Re: How many recitals to hold?
Posted by shannonspiano: I don't usually hold formal recitals, tonight however is the studio Christmas Party... where students are the background music. IF I do a Spring recital it's held in April. May...
View ArticleRe: What Faber after Teaching Little Fingers to Play?
Posted by AmyEliz: Thank you, John. After her second lesson (which was today), I totally agree. She's not *as* comfortable as I had thought! I may even do some review with the Primer Lesson Book.
View ArticleRe: Online/credit card payments?
Posted by dlinder: Deborah, I am just now seeing your question. Both Square and PayPal Here are great options for accepting card swipes. I find that having this option is a great benefit and a...
View ArticleRe: It's been several years
Posted by dlinder: I agree that FB has become the more convenient format. I honestly forget for months at a time to even visit this site, although I do prefer the format here. It's just more convenient...
View ArticleRe: How many recitals to hold?
Posted by Lindsay B: I teach as part of a larger academy with several teachers working together, so this might not apply if you have a smaller studio, but we have 4 recitals/year. Students perform only...
View ArticleRe: High School Beginner-- college auditions!
Posted by Lindsay B: I think Faber publishes a series of sonatina books - sounds like he maybe could do something from level one of those. I would also look into the Celebration Repertoire books -...
View ArticleRe: Requiem For A Dream - Piano Cover
Posted by SKaR: Here is my first piano cover! It's Requiem for a Dream! I would love to hear your feedback or any suggestions you may have! Thank you for watching!...
View ArticleRe: Visiting Sauter Piano in Germany
Posted by gbmc: I had the wonderful opportunity of touring through the factory in Spaichingen, Germany. On [url=http://PianoPricePoint.com/]Piano Price Point[/url] you can read a blog about what their...
View ArticleRe: Frustrated Adult Beginner Student
Posted by shannonspiano: Don't play it on the piano for a week. Instead SING it and practice away from the piano the fingerings that make you frustrated. So often my adults will get frustrated at...
View ArticleRe: Student Retainment
Posted by ewoodward: Hi everyone! Thanks so much for your responses. I have been absent from these forums for quite some time but popped on the other day and noticed these replies. Your advice and...
View ArticleRe: How many recitals to hold?
Posted by ewoodward: This was a question I pondered for quite some time as well! I am only in my 3rd year of teaching so to begin, I decided on one end-of-year recital (called our "Student Showcase")....
View ArticleRe: Online/credit card payments?
Posted by ewoodward: Hi Debilynn! I'm in Canada, so not sure on all the differences that might arise with banking but I accept cash, cheque, credit (through Square - swipe in the studio or online) and...
View ArticleRe: Frustrated Adult Beginner Student
Posted by EllaCat: Sometimes a particular song just doesn't work for a student. This happens at all ages. There's absolutely nothing wrong with moving on from a tune and learning those skills in other...
View ArticleRe: Difficult Student
Posted by CPiano16: I have a student who hates piano lessons and does not hesitate to let me know it. He is constantly complaining the whole lesson and is starting to refuse to do stuff. I have tried...
View ArticleRe: Spanish Language Lesson Books
Posted by Leigh: I cautiously took on a beginner adult from Mexico, who doesn't speak very much English. I speak even less Spanish! I didn't see how it was going to work. But then, to my delight, I...
View ArticleRe: Frustrated Adult Beginner Student
Posted by primdaisy: Thanks for your input! I had my lesson tonight, and we are going to take a break from the song. She loaned me another book with different songs for the week, so will try to get...
View ArticleRe: Hello, looking for advice/reassurance please
Posted by CarrieGirl: Thanks EllaCat :)
View ArticleRe: Adult transfer student...advice please :)
Posted by CarrieGirl: Well I've done it again - I post something, then discover the answer for myself! :) I think after looking at the Adult series Book 2, it might be a better place to start the...
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