20 Mar 2023
By Shelly Davis
PPP 325: “We need to leave early from the recital.”

PPP 325: “We need to leave early from the recital.”

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This is a busy time of the year. To avoid schedule conflicts and the urge to do all the things, parents need to be proactive, set priorities and make difficult decisions for their piano kids.Listen to today's show to learn how. Listen to the full episode here Resources mentioned in today's show FREE Spring 100 Practice Trackers are HERE.March 29th is the 88th day of the year - PIANO DAY!! Join me for a fun PIANO DAY Project. Check it out HERE. Social Sharables Click an image to share directly to your pinterest account. Download an image to share in…
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19 Apr 2021
By Shelly Davis
PPP237: Teacher Chat – Recitals in 2021 with Stephen Hughes, Ben Kapilow, and Becki Laurent

PPP237: Teacher Chat – Recitals in 2021 with Stephen Hughes, Ben Kapilow, and Becki Laurent

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Last year, COVID-19 was making its way around the globe and our best defense was to seclude ourselves into our homes to try to prevent spreading the virus to our communities. Piano students and teachers made a swift and effective transition to online lessons.Our spring recitals, if they occurred at all, could not follow the traditional format of gathering in a local church or performance hall. Virtual recitals were the best we could do.In 2021, however, we are starting to feel more confident in our ability to ward off the dangers of the virus. Schools are back in session, on…
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08 Apr 2019
By Shelly Davis
PPP137: Teacher Chat – Fingernails and Hand Hygiene

PPP137: Teacher Chat – Fingernails and Hand Hygiene

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In our fourth teacher chat, Beth Horton and I discuss hand hygiene and fingernails.Listen to additional teacher chats here. Listen to the full episode here Beth HortonBeth is a teacher in Lubbock, Texas who teaches in a multi-teacher studio, travels to students' homes, and offers online piano lessons. Beth will be featured in the next teacher interview coming out May 6, Episode 141. What do you expect as far as hand hygiene from your students? Beth - In a word, CLEAN. As for length, hold your hand up and look at your palm, if you see you fingernail over the…
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04 Feb 2019
By Shelly Davis
PPP128: Keep a Video/Audio Journal of Your Child’s Musical Journey

PPP128: Keep a Video/Audio Journal of Your Child’s Musical Journey

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Click here to download this episode. In recent episodes, I've alluded to the idea of keeping a video or audio journal of your piano kid's musical progress. This is a way for them to see their growth as a musician. In today's show, we will talk in more detail about the advantage of keep a video journal as well as  the practical details like equipment and storage. Great Learning Tool The primary reason to video your child is for them to learn from the experience. When we are playing or reading music, our minds are so focused on that activity…
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