I am so excited to be writing this post. For a very very long time, I have (unsuccessfully) searched for the very items I am now able to offer to fellow teachers and music lovers. (view post)
Category Archives: Practice Challenges
Student Awards and Trophies at Recital?
I have always rewarded exceptional achievement in the way of special awards, complete with medallions, trophies, scholarships, gifts, etc., at our year end recital. I do not give the awards out lightly, and the students must have worked very hard to earn them. (view post)
The 25 Piece Challenge
After hearing about all the 40 / 30 / (insert desired number here) piece challenges out there, I decided to try my own (with just 12 weeks left until recital). I invited the students to participate, and none of them declined. 25 pieces in 12 weeks: more pieces than some of the beginners had learned in total. (view post)