Evolving Music Education

I’ve been using a note reading game on my iPhone for several months, called “Note Squish” with some impressive results. In the video, I’ll explain a little bit about the game, and then you’ll get to see a student playing it. I’ve tried many different note reading games on my iPhone, but this one really is the best (unless I missed one). There are several things I like about it. First of all, it’s actually FUN! The sound effects and graphics are… more

I recently received another GREAT question about teaching piano students ages 11-14. Let me share it with you (summarized): I am struggling with a small group of my students and wanted your opinion. These students are 11 – 14 years old. They have all reached level 2B in Piano Adventures. They do not practice, or read notes very well, and have reached this level with hardly ever practicing  …they’re progress has stopped. I give them lots of… more

Thanks everyone for being SO patient the last few months during my recital and move. I’m finally catching up to some of your piano teaching questions. Don’t forget, you can always ask me a question about teaching piano by leaving a comment in the post or sending me an email. Onto the question!  (Other teachers, I’m curious to hear your thoughts, please comment below!) Problem Area – Musical Stuttering Recently someone asked for ideas on… more

For about the last 8 months I’ve been casually searching for a commercial location for the lessons at Evolving Music. And a few weeks ago my wife and I found a spot that’s perfect for piano lessons and I can’t wait to show it to you. But first, I’ve learned a lot along the way, so I’d like to share this knowledge, so you can benefit from my research if you ever decide to open a music lesson studio. Just some quick history, I have been… more

Alright – hey everybody out there!! All two of you who read this!!! OK, no, I’m sure there’s more. Three maybe. That headline will look pretty ridiculous if it says “zero comments” up there forever. I want YOU to tell me what you think about this… I’m looking for feedback on this whole CLAY note reading deal. I think its the most exciting avenue of teaching music I’ve experimented with, and it has helped so many of my students. Just… more