29 Apr 2019
By Shelly Davis
PPP140: Ten Things You Need to Know about Performance Butterflies

PPP140: Ten Things You Need to Know about Performance Butterflies

Podcast, Tenth Episode List, , , ,
Every ten episodes, I present to you some sort of list. This is our 14th tenth episode. If you’d like to listen to other lists click here. Today I am aiming my comments toward the piano kids so I really encourage parents to listen to this one with them. If you are a teacher listening, consider making this required homework for all your students preparing for upcoming recitals. Share this episode with a friend. Stick around until the end where I will tell you about a free practice tracker you can use to help your piano kids get lots of repetitions…
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22 Apr 2019
By Shelly Davis
PPP139: Spring Piano Recital – WHY?!

PPP139: Spring Piano Recital – WHY?!

Practicing and Motivation, , ,
Click here to download this episode. Each year, about this time, music teachers around the world prepare their students for recital.  The question is WHY? I can’t speak for other teachers but I’ll use this post to explain why I think a formal spring recital is important along with more details about the way my studio recitals are conducted. Listen to the full episode here First, the WHY: I believe one of the best reasons for a recital is simply the enjoyment of music.  We often listen to music passively while driving in the car or working on other projects,…
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22 Jan 2018
By Shelly Davis
PPP076: Helping Your Child Deal with Anxiety

PPP076: Helping Your Child Deal with Anxiety

Podcast, Practicing and Motivation, , , ,
 How can you help your child when they are dealing with anxiety, particularly performance anxiety?Part of the learning experience for musicians is performing before an audience. We might sign our piano kid up for a piano recital, playing for grandparents, a piano audition or festival, a talent show at school or even playing for church. Anytime there is a performance opportunity, it stands to reason that your child will be a little anxious. Listen to the full episode here In fact, public speaking or performing is one of the top fears for most adults. You can read more about this in…
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04 Sep 2017
By Shelly Davis
PPP058: Use Your Talent for the Good of Others (aka Hurricane Harvey Relief – How you can help)

PPP058: Use Your Talent for the Good of Others (aka Hurricane Harvey Relief – How you can help)

Podcast, Practice Challenge, , , , , ,
Hurricane Harvey was a Category 4 hurricane that made landfall on the coast of Texas Thursday, August 24 In less than four days, the storm dropped 40 inches of rain in south Texas, whose average amount of annual rainfall is 49.72 inches. The resulting flooding has caused massive damage to the homes and businesses in that area. I am a proud Texan, born and raised. Texas is a BIG place and my home is many miles away from the storm and flooding. My family is safe. (more…)
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