April Post Round-up

If you're in anywhere close to the same boat I am, then April is not just about flowers, showers and pollen.  April is always packed with competitions, recital prep, and remembering to eat at some point in the day.  Here to inspire you during your busiest season is a collection of my favorite blog posts from April 2012.

Adding A Lab to Your Lessons - Why? 
Blog: Wendy's Piano Studio
Wendy's guest poster definitely wins the award for boggling my mind this month.  Although I have always considered myself technologically inclined, the idea of bringing the computer into the piano studio has had me shaking my head.  But after reading this well thought out series, I am starting to rethink my ways.

Upside-Down Compositions
Blog: The Teaching Studio
What a creative idea!  In this post Jenny helps her student practice note reading my turning their music, literally, on its head!

How to Teach Piano to Anthony Ants-in-His-Pants
Blog: TeachPianoToday
Andrea's advice here is golden.  My very first two students were, in fact, hand-offs from another teacher not willing to put up with a couple more Anthonys.  I'll never forget when they tried to play piano with their tongues and toes.

A Playlist for a Beatiful Thursday
Blog: NolaPianoTeacher
Ever heard of Gypsy Jazz Musicians?  I hadn't either.  Nola does a wonderful job of opening up for us this beautiful and exciting music style and tradition.

Go to Spots or My Performance Disaster 

Blog: Clearly Piano Teaching

Well, I am delighted that my big blunder has inspired you.  If you missed out reading this month's hit post then you will definitely want to check it out!   

Have I left out your favorite blog post?  Please share it with us!

April Music Deals

As a teacher, what with lessons, recitals, competitions, and group classes, you have plenty on your plate.  You know that to save money on sheet music you need to shop the deals.  But who has time to keep up with everything?  Clearly Piano Teaching is here to help!

April 2012 Music Deals


Hutchins & Rea: 20% off Durand and Salabert
                                 15% off Chamber Music
                                 40% off Overstock Scores

Sheetmusicplus.com: 20% off G. Henle Verlag

Musicforte.com : 10% off Everything (Ends 04/06) Free Shipping on Orders over $35.

Barnes and Noble : 40% off Country Music CDs

MusicRoom :  3 for 2 on Easy Play Today Books (plus Educator's 10% discount)
              Note: MusicRoom is a British company so beware the conversion difference.

Boosey and Hawkes : 15% off Karl Jenkins: The Peacemakers Score and CD combo

Shar Music : 50% off Inventory Sales Event (Ends 04/30)
               Note: Shar Music specializes in string sheet music.

Have I left out your favorite store?  Let me know!

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