Blog Posts

Feeling burned out as a piano teacher? You’re not alone. Teaching comes with its challenges, but before you decide to walk away, take a moment to reflect. This post explores why your role as a teacher matters more than you realize, how to rediscover your passion, and what to do when burnout makes you question everything. If you’ve ever thought about quitting, this is the reminder you need.

Make music theory exciting with interactive games! This post explores three creative ways to use games in lessons and at home to keep students engaged, motivated, and eager to learn. From giving students their own game to take home to hosting fun music game days, these strategies make learning feel like play—while reinforcing essential music skills.

Every piano teacher experiences moments when a student suddenly stops progressing. This article dives into the common reasons why students get stuck—whether it's lack of practice, boredom, emotional stress, or difficulty with new concepts—and offers eight practical solutions to help them move forward. From adjusting repertoire to using improvisation, sight-reading challenges, and even incorporating music games, these strategies will help students regain confidence and motivation. If you're looking for ways to re-engage a struggling piano student, this guide will give you the tools you need!

New Game Release! 🎉 Insect Inversions is here! This exciting new game helps students master chord inversions while racing their ants through the rainforest. Perfect for private lessons, group classes, or independent learning, it makes root position, first inversion, and second inversion easy to understand and fun to play. Now available—get your copy today!