April, 2010

should i start teaching piano?

kay, my mom started teaching piano at 14 and she thinks i should start teaching also (i’m 14.) I want to put an ad in a local classifieds but i wanted to know what people thought about it first. I am currently in grade 8-9 royal conservatory and have 11 years of playing experience. I [...]

What should I be when I grow up?

I’m 13, and my parents told me I should decide what I want to go to colege for. At school, I suck at science. I’m pretty good with Math. English is my best subject. I love Music. I play the piano, so I would like to be a piano teacher, but I don’t know what [...]

I teach individual music lessons to kids from 9.30-5pm one day every week. How can I keep myself alert & fresh

I am in one room and have one 30 break for lunch. I would take a walk during the 30 minute break while eating lunch, if possible. Sounds like a long day. I’d also encorporate "stretching" or dance exercises with the kids to wake you (and the students). Try making the lessons more physical, if [...]

Know of any free, online lessons for piano runs?

I’m looking for some online tips and lessons to teach me how to play fast runs on the piano. Specifically things like "cocktail runs" using 32nd notes and things like that. Any links would be appreciated. please don’t learn from any online places. they are scams and a waist on moey. I suggest you go [...]