PPP 351: The Value of Reading to Your Piano Kids with Author, Vicky Weber

PPP 351: The Value of Reading to Your Piano Kids with Author, Vicky Weber

 Vicky Weber is a musician and an elementary educator with a love for children’s literature. All her current titles are based on her background in music education or her heritage. While she has taught a variety of grade levels, primary-level education is where her passion lies. It has long been a dream of hers to teach children through the magic of books and she hopes you love reading her works as much as she loved writing them. Listen to the full episode here Resources mentioned in today's show Find Vicky's books everywhere books are sold!Amazon Vicky Weber BooksVickyWeber.comConnect with Vicky…
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PPP 345: Time to Clean Off Your Piano

PPP 345: Time to Clean Off Your Piano

As we gear up for a new school year and a new semester of piano lessons, this is a great time to declutter your piano or keyboard. Let's do it together! You can clean off your piano while you listen to this episode! Listen to the full episode here Resources mentioned in today's show PPP 329: Spring Cleaning Our Music BagsPPP 003: Piano Geography (How I use the little dogs and cars to teach the names of the piano keys)Note Speed Card GameTheory Time Wacky 8ths Card Game Social Sharables Click an image to share directly to your pinterest account.…
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PPP 329: Spring Cleaning Our Music Bags

PPP 329: Spring Cleaning Our Music Bags

I am amazed at the things students collect in their music bags. I've seen everything from books and music that was completed long ago to old theory tests and worksheets to candy wrappers from my prize box. Once I even found a banana that was well past its expiration!So many odd items creep into my own music bag. Exactly why do I have three types of breath mints, two lip balms, and seven hair ties?!?On today's show, let's clean out our music bags together. Listen to the full episode here Watch the companion video https://youtu.be/rWHBkQ6MPkISee more videos on the Piano…
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Encore Presentation PPP025: Piano Parent Interview with Melissa Cornelison

Encore Presentation PPP025: Piano Parent Interview with Melissa Cornelison

This is an encore presentation of episode 025, an interview with piano parent, Melissa Cornelison. Melissa Cornelison is the mom of two boys who have been studying piano since they were very young children. Her family recently moved and had to transfer to a new piano teacher.  Learn about how they made a smooth transition for their boys in this episode. Listen to the full episode here How do you schedule practice at home? Treat home practice like homework, chores, or any other responsibility. Kyle, Melissa’s older son, practices three hours each day.  He hopes to make music part of his…
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PPP173: Highlights from 2019

PPP173: Highlights from 2019

Our gift to you - highlights from some of the most downloaded episodes of 2019. We've taken some of the most interesting points from the top episodes and put them all in one place with links to the episodes if you want to dig deeper. Listen to the full episode here PPP133: What's Really Going on When Your Piano Kid Says, "This is too hard!" Doing new things can be challenging for all of us. Piano students are asked to do new things constantly. Once they master one concept, another is given to them without pause. Faced with something new, in…
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PPP171: Listen to your children with Piano Parent, Ashley Smith

PPP171: Listen to your children with Piano Parent, Ashley Smith

There are many things I enjoy about producing this podcast. I like pushing my comfort zone - a little. I enjoy researching topics and facts to make sure I'm giving you correct information.My absolute favorite thing about producing this podcast is getting to meet so many wonderful people.I was so glad to receive this email from Ashley Smith."Hello Mrs. Shelly, I am a piano parent and an avid listener of your podcasts!  I have two daughters, Piper age 3 (future pianist) and Madison age 7 (my current pianist and violinist).  They are both informative and entertaining. In a recent podcast, you mentioned that…
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