One of the teacher’s biggest challenges is keeping students engaged (especially in a group setting). Even in a music class, which has stimulation everywhere, students can drift and get occupied with other things. To solve that, you need a curriculum that hooks students and keeps them entertained, while not forgetting to educate and improve their skills.
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Any advanced piano student will tell you the curriculum they’re learning varies drastically from what they were first taught in beginner classes. The benefits of teaching advanced classes include greater freedom to explore music theory and complexity, as well as working with songs that are more technically difficult to master.
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Teaching piano lessons to a group can be a fun way to educate a broad range of students on the ins and outs of the instrument. Offering group piano lessons in a social learning environment can offer great benefits too, both to you as the piano teacher as well as the students in the lesson. Here are some helpful tips...
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Teaching someone how to play a musical instrument is full of rewards. It’s exhilarating to see their face light up when they learn a new concept and there’s nothing like seeing someone learn to love and enjoy music the same way you do.
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Your toddler is a bundle of energy – so much so that, at times, it might feel like they never stop moving! Your little one is full of ideas and action, and it’s key to channel that nonstop zeal into something that can help them learn and grow.
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When several people in a family play a musical instrument, you have the beginnings of a family band. You might want to perform in public or just enjoy time spent together as a family. Either way, it’s a lot of fun to pool your talents and play as an ensemble. In the beginning, chaos may reign. After some practice, though,...
Read MoreMistakes are inevitable. New teachers make them. So do experienced ones. If you're a newly minted piano teacher, you don't need to stress about perfection. You have a lot to learn, but you already know enough to get started.
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Despite their growing popularity, misconceptions about the nature of group lessons remain. Most of these myths are variations on the idea that students learn piano best with one-on-one attention.
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A lack of playtime hampers social and sensory development in toddlers. That’s the opinion a pediatric occupational therapist writing for the “Answer Sheet.” At issue is the displacement of unstructured play, especially outdoor activity, for academic pursuits, writes Angela Hanscom. She contends that young children learn more when they’re free to play, explore and socialize. Her piece is a discussion...
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Music lessons enrich the life of a child or an adult. From toddlers to senior citizens, everyone can enjoy learning to play the piano. The key to teaching different groups is to use age-appropriate lessons.
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