PPP 350: 10 Ways to Scare Your Piano Teacher

PPP 350: 10 Ways to Scare Your Piano Teacher

'Tis the season for all things orange, yellow, brown, and a little scary. Today's list offers ten things that are likely to scare your piano teacher. Some are silly and some are serious, but all are things you might encounter with your piano kid. Listen to the full episode here Social Sharables Click an image to share directly to your pinterest account. Download an image to share in your social circles. If the image isn't branded, please link back to this page and help us spread the word about all the great resources at Piano Parent Podcast. Thank you! Thanks…
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PPP261: Stacy Fahrion with Whimsically Macabre

PPP261: Stacy Fahrion with Whimsically Macabre

Piano teacher and composer, Stacy Fahrion, didn't start composing until her adult years. Because she found her musical voice at a later age, she is intentional about making sure her students start composing as early as possible. Listen to the full episode here Stacy's Bio Stacy Fahrion is a Colorado-based composer, pianist, and piano teacher who loves encouraging everyone to compose. She holds a Master’s Degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Iowa. Stacy writes in a style she calls “Whimsically Macabre.” Stacy’s poet-friend, Wayne A. Gilbert, describes her music best: “Offbeat quirky seriously beautifully funny mischievously…
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PPP066: Major and Minor – The Powerful Effect Music has on Our Emotions

PPP066: Major and Minor – The Powerful Effect Music has on Our Emotions

Music is everywhere and it has a powerful affect on our emotions This time of year, unusual sounding music is all over shopping malls, television shows, and even commercials. Those sounds can be frightening for young children. While I am not a child psychologist, I do want to share, mom to mom, some of my experiences working with children and music. Parents are the filter for their children First of all, you must decide what types of music you allow your child to hear. Protect them from sounds and lyrics that will be too frightening for them. Even when you…
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