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Recital season is upon us! As the "finale" of our semester approaches, recital preparation is on my mind quite a bit. And chances are, even if the winter recital isn't on the average parent's mind... your child is thinking about it every single time she practices....

For Teachers: Practice Routine Worksheet
Hey teachers! Popping in really quickly today to share this new resource. This really needs little explanation: we all know a student (or 47) in desperate need of a practice routine! This worksheet is going home with all of my students at their first lesson this week....

5 Easy Ways to Ensure a Successful Music Year
The beginning of a new school year is the perfect time to refresh music habits and prepare for a great year of music study. Implement these five stragegies into your toolbox this year and watch your child grow rapidly! 1. Establish a Practice...

How to Sign up for Auto-Pay
Auto Pay is here! I am THRILLED to be offering this new payment method in 2017-18. I know how full your schedules and to-do-lists are, and it makes me so glad to eliminate one more thing from your list! What is Auto-Pay? Enrolling in Auto Pay means your...

Easy Off-Bench Game: “HOW DO I SET UP?”
A new off-bench game I'm loving! A lot of my new piano students struggle with initial hand position setup. It's hard! There are so many little pieces of information to consider (which hand, which finger, which note - and what's that note called anyway?) - it's easy to...

Five Practice Tips for Beginners
Practicing isn't easy, but these are my 5 go-to tips. Once these things are in place, it's hard to go wrong! Practice in a distraction-free environment! There's a reason this is number one on the list. Consider the last time you tried to get something done while your...

The #1 Way to Help your New Pianist Succeed
Hey, new piano parent! You just enrolled your child in piano lessons, and I know what you're most nervous about: Practice. Your chid's new teacher emphasized the importance of practicing at your consult and your first lesson, and now your child has come home with some...

Teachers: How to use BODY PERCUSSION in your piano lessons
Hey, teachers! We're down to the final 4 weeks of recital prep here in my studio, and some of my people have got me a little bit nervous with their COUNTING. I feel for my students who hate to count. Quite deeply, really, because it just feels so... math-y. And like...

How to Register for Summer Lessons
Parents and Students, This quick post will guide you through the (very simple!) process of registering for summer lessons. *Note: If you are a NEW student registering for the first time, you will need to create your account first. Contact Kelsey to enroll and find out...

Parent Resource: How to help your “stuck” child practice piano
Piano Parents: I know you've heard this one before. "But I don't remember how this song GOES!" "I don't know how to set up my hands!" ... or the great catch-all ... "I'M STUCK!" Breathe a sigh of relief, because, NOPE, it's not just your kid 😉 Today I'm going to give...