Dawn Ivers Archives - Piano Parent Podcast

06 Dec 2021

PPP270: Ten Wintery Pieces

Podcast, Tenth Episode ListChrissy Ricker, Christopher Oill, Dawn Ivers, Linus and Lucy, Lisa Donavan Lukas, Making Music Fun, piano pronto, Ryan Chesser, sheet music direct, Sheet Music Plus, Sleigh Ride, Stacy Fahrion, Wendy Stevens

Every tenth episode of the podcast, I offer you a list of ten somethings. On today's show, I present to you a list of Ten Wintery Pieces. Maybe your piano kid doesn't enjoy playing holiday music. Maybe your piano kid has been playing Christmas since October and your whole house is ready to hear something different. This list of ten pieces and songs has something for everyone at every skill level. Listen to the full episode here 1. "I Hate to Wear a Coat" by Wendy Stevens late elementary 2. "Winter Winds" - Chriss Ricker early intermediate Chrissy joined me…

15 Nov 2021

By Shelly Davis

PPP267: Thankful for Piano Parents (and a confession)

PodcastBecki Laurent, Dawn Ivers, Jacki Alexander, Marti Ahern, thankful, thanksgiving

In today's special Thanksgiving episode, piano teachers share stories of gratitude for the families in their studio. Listen to the full episode here A few weeks ago, in preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday, I invited several piano teacher friends to share a message of gratitude for their studio families. Here are their inspiring messages... Marti from Texas I’m Marti from Texas. I’m ever thankful for The Khurana Family who has hosted our Studio December Recital from 2007 until 2019 (until COVID). Their grand piano – and home/decorations – are GRAND! Many of my piano parents go the extra mile to…

17 Jun 2019

By Shelly Davis

PPP147: Teacher Chat – Screen Time

Podcast, Teacher ChatBrain development, Brain Gym, Dawn Ivers, Judy Wilkins, Screen time, Teacher Chat

In our wonderful age of technology, entertainment and information are at the tips of our fingers 24/7. Technology can be a powerful education tool but too much technology can have harmful effects on our children's developing brains. That is the topic of today's chat with Judy Wilkins and Dawn Ivers. Listen to additional teacher chats here. Listen to the full episode here Judy Wilkins Judy Wilkins, NCTM, featured in Episode 144, is a dear friend of mine and a passionate proponent of all things that would build up a child's well-being, including the limitation of screen time. Dawn Ivers Dawn…

27 Aug 2018

By Shelly Davis

PPP107: The First 24 Hours – Teacher Chat with Dawn Ivers and Becki Laurent

Podcast, Teacher ChatBecki Laurent, Brain development, Dawn Ivers, Forgetting Curve, Jelly Jam, repetition, Teacher Chat, Texas Music Teachers Association, The first 24 hours

PPP107: The First 24 Hours - Teacher chat with Dawn Ivers and Becki Laurent Today's episode brings you not one, but two teachers! Today, Becki Laurent, Dawn Ivers and I chat about the topic of practice and the value students receive when they practice within 24 hours of their piano lesson.Becki and Dawn are not strangers to the podcast. You can hear their previous episodes here:Becki LaurentEpisode 037: Teacher Interview with Becki LaurentEpisode 046: Our Favorite Music Education Apps with Becki LaurentDawn IversEpisode 061: The Importance of a Good Practice Environment with Piano Teacher, Dawn IversEpisode 080: Ten Books to…

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