Games & Activities – Melody Payne

7 Easy Valentine Activities for Piano Students

Games & Activities· Piano Studio Resources

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and you might be scrambling to find the perfect idea for a Valentine piano party,…
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Host the Best Ever “Happy Fall, Y’all!” Costume Recital

Freebies· Games & Activities· Piano Recital Ideas· Piano Studio Resources· Tutorials

Happy Fall, Y’all! In October, my students participated in our biggest ever costume recital, complete with food, photos, and even…
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Basketball Dribble Specs in Piano Lessons? Yes Please!

Games & Activities· Piano Studio Resources· Piano Teaching Tips

When students are sight-reading, why should they learn to keep their eyes up and on the page and not on…
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Googly Eye Dice: Tutorial and Teaching Tips

Games & Activities· Piano Studio Resources· Piano Teaching Tips· Tutorials

Hi friends! Have you noticed that dice and googly eyes seem to be incredibly popular right now in teaching circles?…
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Free Practice-A-Thon Fundraising Kit for Your Music Studio

Freebies· Games & Activities· Piano Studio Business Tips· Piano Studio Resources

Students in my piano studio recently participated in an effort to raise money for victims of the devastating flood that destroyed…
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Hi! I'm Melody Payne, a pianist and piano teacher, educational resource author, a fun-loving wife to the most wonderful and talented hubby I could ask for, and a lifelong learner who loves to share. I want to make your life as a music teacher easier by writing and sharing helpful and relevant music teaching articles, and by creating educational resources with your very own students in mind. If you are a parent who wants to enroll your child in piano lessons, I'd love for us to get started building those skills that can give your child a lifetime of musical enjoyment!