018 - This is What an Elementary Piano Buddy Lesson Looks Like
At the beginning of this year, I had a buddy lesson with 2nd grader, Samantha and 1st grader, Colby. Both students started with me about 9 months ago. They are halfway through the Faber Piano Adventures Primer book and we’re also working through the second book in the Wunderkeys Primer series by Andrea Dow for skill and concept reinforcement and some supplemental repertoire and games.
Today, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes peek into one of our buddy lessons this spring—these are notes straight from my teaching journal.
006 - Four Things I'm Doing Differently in My Studio This Year
No matter how many years I teach, I always feel the same excitement around a fresh start and trying new things. I’m trying a few new things in my studio this year and today, I want to share them with you.
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