21 Dec 2020
By Shelly Davis
PPP222: The Last Episode of the Year

PPP222: The Last Episode of the Year

Mom to Mom, Podcast, , , , , ,
Enjoy this final episode of 2020. We will take a short break from December 28-January 10. We will be back on January 11, 2021. Until then, you can also find lots of previous shows in the Piano Parent Archives. Teacher Interviews Parent Interviews Teacher Chats Musical Mysteries Tenth Episode Lists Listen to the full episode here Resources mentioned in today's show Ryder Carroll's Bullet Journal Website Emily Mills' Sketchnote Academy Website Gretchen Rubin's 20 for 2020 List Gretchen's Podcast about the 20 for 2020 List My 2020 Bullet Journal Here are a few pages from my 2020 Bullet Journal. I…
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15 Jan 2018
By Shelly Davis
PPP075: Piano Doodling can be more beneficial than you might think

PPP075: Piano Doodling can be more beneficial than you might think

Podcast, Practicing and Motivation, , , ,
  Listen to the full episode here Giving your child freedom to doodle at the piano is more beneficial than youmight thinkThe next time you hear your piano kid creating and improvising on the piano keys consider giving them more time to do that before you redirect them back to their assigned pieces.Creativity & DiscoveryLearning to read a piece of music begins externally. Creating sounds on the piano begins internally.Stumble upon familiar melodies and play pieces by ear - melodies at first and then harmonies to go along with the melody.Create your own fun and you'll never be boredImprovementListening - creating…
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