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12Jun 2017 by Shelly Davis
PPP046: Our Favorite Music Education Apps with Becki Laurent

PPP046: Our Favorite Music Education Apps with Becki Laurent

Podcast, Practicing and Motivation, Technology
Welcome back, Becki Laurent! We first spoke to Becki in her teacher interview on Episode 037. Today Becki and I are discussing our favorite apps for helping kids learn to play piano. Apps help teachers and students isolate a specific skill for improvement in understanding and performance. (more…)
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This week on #waybackwednesday we're listening to This week on #waybackwednesday we're listening to episode 83 where we were joined by piano parent Erica Hyland. Listen to the full episode at www.pianoparentpodcast.com/083. #pianoparent #interview #podcast #wbw
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Tomorrow is Read Across America Day, so this #frid Tomorrow is Read Across America Day, so this #fridayforte make sure you have some good books on hand. If you'd like to find something music themed, check out episode 80, where we put together a list of 10 books with musical themes suitable for a range ages. www.pianoparent.com/080
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This idea came from Clinton Pratt, and is for deal This idea came from Clinton Pratt, and is for dealing with a very chatty piano kid with some gentle redirecting and letting them know you are excited to hear from them, it's just time to showcase some music. www.pianoparentpodcast.com/357
This week on #waybackwednesday we are listening to This week on #waybackwednesday we are listening to episode 105, which reminds us that having an established routine can be a real blessing. You can find this episode www.pianoparentpodcast.com/105 #pianoparentresource #routine #habits #pianopractice
In episode 357 Shelly was joined by Clinton Pratt In episode 357 Shelly was joined by Clinton Pratt & Becki Laurent to discuss creative solutions for piano kids who may stall or redirect when asked to work on areas that are a little tough for them. The idea below came from Ms. Becki as an idea for helping a piano kid stay engaged and motivated when their brain is ready handle more advanced music than their hands may able to play. Listen to the full episode at www.pianoparentpodcast.com/357!
Since Valentine's Day was just a couple days ago, Since Valentine's Day was just a couple days ago, this #fridayforte is an encouragement to keep the love going by telling your piano kids how much you love their music. 🩷🎶 #pianoparent #pianopractice
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Show your piano kid some love today. #valentinesd Show your piano kid some love today. #valentinesday #iloveapiano #pianokid #pianoparent #piano #love
In episode 356 Shelly shares some thoughts on help In episode 356 Shelly shares some thoughts on helping piano kids get out of a rut so lessons and practice can feel more motivating again. www.pianoparentpodcast.com/356
This week on #waybackwednesday we are throwing it This week on #waybackwednesday we are throwing it WAY back to episode 30, where we discussed ten steps to sitting properly at the piano. Listen in at www.pianoparentpodcast.com/030 #pianoposture #pianotechnique #wbw
Happy Felix Mendelssohn Day!!! Thanks for bringing Happy Felix Mendelssohn Day!!! Thanks for bringing Bach back!
If piano practice is starting to feel like the sam If piano practice is starting to feel like the same old routine over and over, this #fridayforte is a reminder to shake up your practice routine! Some quick ideas: -Assign each of your books a number, then roll a dice to see which of your assignment gets practice next. -Try interleaved practice by coming back to revisit the same piece a few different times in between practicing other assignments. -Work on a piece from back to front, one line at a time. - Get SMART with your music, listen to episode 295 for ideas. Do you have any great tricks for avoiding the groundhog day effect in piano practice? We'd love to share ideas in the comments! #groundhogday #pianopractice #practicetips
Do you ever feel like you're living the same piano Do you ever feel like you're living the same piano lesson week after week? Listen to today's show to learn some reasons why music is re-assigned at the lesson and how you can help your piano kid keep moving forward. Learn more at www.PianoParentPodcast.com/356 #pianoparentpodcast #pianoparent #piano #parents #podcast #newepisode #linkinbio
Planning for the next quarter. There are so many g Planning for the next quarter. There are so many great topics and anniversaries coming up this year! What topic would you like to hear about in the next few episodes? #planning #piano #podcast #parent #parenting #pianoparent
This week on #waybackwednesday we're listening to This week on #waybackwednesday we're listening to episode 225 with Violet Rivers - a piano kid and songwriter who joined us along with her parents for a discussion back in 2021! www.pianoparentpodcast.com/225 #pianostudent #pianoparent
Happy Dolly Parton Day!!! In addition to being an Happy Dolly Parton Day!!! In addition to being an amazing songwriter, Dolly is a great role model and entrepreneur. You can learn more about Dolly at www.PianoParentPodcast.com/166 #pianoparentpodcast #piano #parent #podcast #holiday #sharethemusic #justplay #onthisdaymusicedition #celebrate #dollyparton
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