New Day by Laura M. Ruediger Listen to “New Day” and subscribe to my YouTube Channel. Purchase “New Day” for Early Intermediate Piano Students Here: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/new-day-piano-solo-digital-sheet-music/21872450 During the quarantine of 2020, I had the opportunity to spend time composing and coming up with teaching materials that go with my teaching philosophy. “New Day” is…
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Motivation and Goals
Wish Piece Free Printable!!! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Musical-Fitness When I took piano lessons as a kid, I wanted to play fast like my older sister and other students who were more advanced than me. We performed in group lessons once a month and played in recitals and festivals. I remember when a student who was a few months…
Online Lessons
Zoom Piano Lesson Tips for Students: Have the camera positioned so the teacher can see the student’s face and their hands on the keyboard. Usually having the device on the side and on a raised surface is best. Have a pencil nearby for circling notes and writing instructions. Have highlighters and/or colored pencils nearby. Preferable…
Avoid teaching songs with racist roots
Many familiar songs and chants that we call folk songs and nursery rhymes have racist roots and it is time to avoid teaching these songs to the next generation. Below are 2 articles with the original lyrics to many of these songs and chants and please be warned that the words are offensive. Many of…