Lead sheets are a vital tool for teaching other concepts and skills. But where do you find them? And once you do, how should you use them? Download the Transcript Click here to download the transcript for this episode. Are you a Vibrant Music Teaching member? You can view and download all of the episode…
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Where to Find Great Lead Sheets for Piano Students
Playing from lead sheets is an essential skill which I believe all piano students should learn. We provide fantastic training inside Vibrant Music Teaching to help teachers learn how to teach lead sheet playing. But one question still remains: Where in the heck do we find great lead sheets?! I get the struggle. It can…
How to Teach Pop Music to Piano Students
What approaches really work when it comes to teaching pop music to piano students? And where do we find great pop music arrangements, anyhow? We’ll dive into all that and more in this episode. Relevant Resources ChordTime, FunTime, ShowTime, BigTime piano books Pop books for piano students The Phillip Keveren Series F.M. Sheet Music by…
A Life-Changing App for Digital Pianos
This article about the best app for digital pianos was written by Julie Parker. Julie is Director and Head of Piano/ Keyboards at MusicStation, southeast England’s leading rock and pop specialist music school. She has worked in music education for over 30 years, teaching in schools, colleges and universities. She’s is also an active musician,…
Why You Should Teach Pop Music in Your Studio
Do you teach pop music to your piano students? Why or why not? In this episode, I’ll explore the reasons I believe we should be teaching pop music in our studios so you can see if it’s right for you. Relevant Resources Creativising Classics Course Download the Transcript Click here to download the transcript for…
How to Teach ‘Let it Be’ by The Beatles to Adult Beginners
Beginner piano students, especially older beginners, need a quick win that makes them feel competent and musical and have fun right from the start. The Beatles’ ‘Let it Be’ is a great song to teach to adult beginners at their first lesson. It’s an all-time classic, and the simple chords will have them feeling like…
How to make your data TALK
Are you collecting and analysing data in your studio? If not, you might be missing out on the important information that numbers can give you. In this episode, we’ll talk about the data you should collect in your studio and how to put it to work for you. Relevant Resources Music Teaching Industry Report Modern…
Best Classic Pop Songs for Piano Students
There are some classic pop songs which almost all piano students, no matter their age or stage, will love learning. These great pop songs can all be taught by rote and are an awesome way to give any student a quick win when they need it. If you have a piano student who would like…
Teaching Beginner Reading in Online Piano Lessons
Have you been struggling with the idea of teaching the beginner stages of music reading online? I’m here to help! I found the idea of introducing the staff to my students through online lessons pretty overwhelming in the beginning, but I’ve found what works and I’m happy to be sharing it with you on the…
3 Simple Improv Ideas for Beginner Piano Students
Are you in need of some tried-and-tested improv ideas which work for brand new piano students? I’ve got three great go-tos to share with you in this article. Improvisation is one of the best things you can do with a new student to give them confidence in their own musicality and the freedom to explore…