Why I Started Charging for Recital Tickets My studio hosts two recitals a year: One Christmas Recital, and an End-of-Year Recital (typically split into two smaller recitals). Unlike the End-Of-Year
Read moreTheory Exams & Helium Balloons
What do Theory Exams and Helium Balloons have in common? Absolutely nothing. Theory Examinations are 1 hour or longer written tests to do with notation, scales, intervals, rhythms, cadences…while Helium
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This summer I held two Theory Intensive Courses for groups of 2 and 3. As a teacher, I absolutely loved it. What is a Theory Intensive Course? A Theory Intensive
Read moreAfter The First Lesson
Follow these 12 guidelines to help your child succeed in piano lessons. 1. Make sure you understand what is required from you and your child. Establishing student requirements is extremely
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After you’ve hired your teacher: Congratulations! You’ve done your research and you’ve found a qualified, and professional piano instructor for your child. Hopefully now you’ve completed all the necessary tasks:
Read more“Christmas Chain” Studio Project
A great idea from Joy Morin’s Color in My Piano Blog: Christmas Chain Piano Studio Project. Adapted for Sonata Piano Studio. The idea: Every time a student completed a holiday
Read morePiano Performance Masterclasses I & II
I have been waiting and waiting for the opportunity to finally host a Performance Masterclass for my piano students – and the time has finally come! When I began teaching piano in
Read moreIntroducing The Triple S – Sonata Saturday Study!
The Triple S – Sonata Saturday Study! Feeling like you need an extra lesson? You now have the option of putting a little extra lesson time under your belt. Sonata
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Oh, September – the month of scales! Most of my students who have been with me since Year 1 at Sonata Piano Studio are moving into Pre-Grade 1 and Grade
Read moreThe Practice Chart Challenge
The importance of practicing cannot be stressed enough when it comes to learning how to play the piano and mastering the instrument. Consistent and focused practice goes a long way
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