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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....

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....

    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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...