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I want to share an affirmation that keeps me grounded in my work: "I am not just teaching piano, but the power of perseverance and dedication."

I believe we can all agree that our roles go far beyond teaching students how to play an instrument. Yes, we teach them to play the piano, but in the process, we're also teaching invaluable life skills, such as perseverance and dedication.

When our students sit at the piano, they're learning to commit to a task, to practice until they improve, to persevere through challenging pieces. These are lessons that will serve them in every aspect of life.

Remember, every note, every scale, every piece we teach goes beyond music—it’s an opportunity to nurture resilience and determination in our students.

I'd love to hear how you integrate these values into your teaching. Let's inspire our students together.

And if you're not feeling like you're making a difference for your students in these areas, repeat this affirmation to yourself each day, believe it as you say it, and before you know it, your students will begin to benefit from your work!

#pianoteacheraffirmations #pianoteaching #pianolessons #pianoteachers #pianoteacher #pianoteacherlife #pianoteaching #iteachpiano #melodypaynepiano

I want to share an affirmation that keeps me grounded in my work: "I am not just teaching piano, but the power of perseverance and dedication."

I believe we can all agree that our roles go far beyond teaching students how to play an instrument. Yes, we teach them to play the piano, but in the process, we`re also teaching invaluable life skills, such as perseverance and dedication.

When our students sit at the piano, they`re learning to commit to a task, to practice until they improve, to persevere through challenging pieces. These are lessons that will serve them in every aspect of life.

Remember, every note, every scale, every piece we teach goes beyond music—it’s an opportunity to nurture resilience and determination in our students.

I`d love to hear how you integrate these values into your teaching. Let`s inspire our students together.

And if you`re not feeling like you`re making a difference for your students in these areas, repeat this affirmation to yourself each day, believe it as you say it, and before you know it, your students will begin to benefit from your work!

#pianoteacheraffirmations #pianoteaching #pianolessons #pianoteachers #pianoteacher #pianoteacherlife #pianoteaching #iteachpiano #melodypaynepiano
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Is good lighting important when teaching online piano lessons?

💡 Absolutely! 💡

Here are some reasons why, and a comparison of great lighting and bad lighting.

🎹 What are some other ways you enhance your setup for teaching online?

➡️ Get my ring light recommendations at https://melodypayne.com/tools

#pianolessons #pianoteachers #pianoteacher #pianoteacherlife #pianoteaching #piano #onlinepianolessons #iteachpiano #pianostudents #pianostudent #melodypaynepiano

Is good lighting important when teaching online piano lessons?

💡 Absolutely! 💡

Here are some reasons why, and a comparison of great lighting and bad lighting.

🎹 What are some other ways you enhance your setup for teaching online?

➡️ Get my ring light recommendations at https://melodypayne.com/tools

#pianolessons #pianoteachers #pianoteacher #pianoteacherlife #pianoteaching #piano #onlinepianolessons #iteachpiano #pianostudents #pianostudent #melodypaynepiano
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These two are growing up WAY to quickly! I'm so proud of these two sweet girls for preparing a duet in less than a week and playing it in church for their siblings' Confirmation service. They did such a fantastic job!

We used both a lead sheet and chord chart to prepare this quick duet. The primo melody was doubled in octaves. The secondo chords of the chord progression were played in the right hand, and the left hand played the root of each chord.

It turned out so beautifully!

#churchpianist #leadsheet #chordchart #pianolessons #pianolesson #pianoteacherlife #pianoteaching #pianostudent #pianostudents #pianostudio #pianoduet #pianopedagogy #pianoteachingcommunity

These two are growing up WAY to quickly! I`m so proud of these two sweet girls for preparing a duet in less than a week and playing it in church for their siblings` Confirmation service. They did such a fantastic job!

We used both a lead sheet and chord chart to prepare this quick duet. The primo melody was doubled in octaves. The secondo chords of the chord progression were played in the right hand, and the left hand played the root of each chord.

It turned out so beautifully!

#churchpianist #leadsheet #chordchart #pianolessons #pianolesson #pianoteacherlife #pianoteaching #pianostudent #pianostudents #pianostudio #pianoduet #pianopedagogy #pianoteachingcommunity
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🎹 Do your students need to work on their theory, particularly their treble and bass notes? 

😱 Do they give you a blank stare at the mere mention of the word "theory"?

Problem solved! 
✅ Students who love to color will not be able to resist completing these 12 adorable Springtime Color by Treble & Bass Clef worksheets. 
✅ They'll have so much fun coloring they won't realize you actually gave them more note-reading practice!

https://melodypayne.com/12-fabulous-springtime-color-by-note-worksheets-for-your-young-musicians/

#musiccoloringpages #pianocoloringpages #trebleandbassclef #notereading #pianoblog #pianoteacherblog #pianoteachingarticles #pianoteachingblog #melodypaynepiano

🎹 Do your students need to work on their theory, particularly their treble and bass notes?

😱 Do they give you a blank stare at the mere mention of the word "theory"?

Problem solved!
✅ Students who love to color will not be able to resist completing these 12 adorable Springtime Color by Treble & Bass Clef worksheets.
✅ They`ll have so much fun coloring they won`t realize you actually gave them more note-reading practice!

https://melodypayne.com/12-fabulous-springtime-color-by-note-worksheets-for-your-young-musicians/

#musiccoloringpages #pianocoloringpages #trebleandbassclef #notereading #pianoblog #pianoteacherblog #pianoteachingarticles #pianoteachingblog #melodypaynepiano
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These gorgeous books are available with a studio license at https://melodypayne.com/shop/elizabethswiftpiano/

A tremendous value if you’re a teacher!

Each book contains 10-12 high quality pieces, and with one purchase, you can use them however you wish, as many times as you like, among your students.

So go ahead and email a pdf for Luke to view on his iPad, print a couple for Haley to start today at her lesson, text one from Majestic to Anna because she loves bears and will want to listen to it on repeat, oh and share the whole Myths and Monsters collection with Judah since he is learning about the modes in his Theory book this month.

These Elizabeth Swift Piano books are:
🎹Saga Land (early intermediate)
🎹Saga Land 2 (early to mid-intermediate)
🎹Majestic (mid-intermediate)
🎹Myths and Monsters (early to mid-intermediate)

Music Credit “Ancient Dwellings” from Majestic, by Elizabeth Swift (@swiftpianocomposer)

#pianomusic #pianoteachers #pianolessons #videogamemusic #pianocomposer #elizabethswiftpiano

These gorgeous books are available with a studio license at https://melodypayne.com/shop/elizabethswiftpiano/

A tremendous value if you’re a teacher!

Each book contains 10-12 high quality pieces, and with one purchase, you can use them however you wish, as many times as you like, among your students.

So go ahead and email a pdf for Luke to view on his iPad, print a couple for Haley to start today at her lesson, text one from Majestic to Anna because she loves bears and will want to listen to it on repeat, oh and share the whole Myths and Monsters collection with Judah since he is learning about the modes in his Theory book this month.

These Elizabeth Swift Piano books are:
🎹Saga Land (early intermediate)
🎹Saga Land 2 (early to mid-intermediate)
🎹Majestic (mid-intermediate)
🎹Myths and Monsters (early to mid-intermediate)

Music Credit “Ancient Dwellings” from Majestic, by Elizabeth Swift (@swiftpianocomposer)

#pianomusic #pianoteachers #pianolessons #videogamemusic #pianocomposer #elizabethswiftpiano
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We finally made it to the top! Most people wouldn't find the hike to be too incredibly difficult, but you may not know that I've had chronic fatigue syndrome for over a decade, and the hike was SO HARD for me. After so many starts & stops & rest breaks, we made it to the top and celebrated! Look closely - we're the tiny ones at the bottom of the picture 😁

Have something to celebrate? Share in the comments and I'll celebrate along with you! 🎉

#delicatearch #delicatearchtrail #delicatearchhike #delicatearchutah #archesnationalpark #archesnp #moabutah #nationalparks

We finally made it to the top! Most people wouldn`t find the hike to be too incredibly difficult, but you may not know that I`ve had chronic fatigue syndrome for over a decade, and the hike was SO HARD for me. After so many starts & stops & rest breaks, we made it to the top and celebrated! Look closely - we`re the tiny ones at the bottom of the picture 😁

Have something to celebrate? Share in the comments and I`ll celebrate along with you! 🎉

#delicatearch #delicatearchtrail #delicatearchhike #delicatearchutah #archesnationalpark #archesnp #moabutah #nationalparks
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📣 Comment PIANO GOALS and I'll DM you the link to this free piano studio goal planning workbook so you and your students can have your best year yet!

Need a little help planning your long-term and short term goals? Download my free goal planning workbook and learn an easy way to plan, set, and achieve your goals to help you become even more organized and productive!

Use this free workbook as a guide for setting and achieving your own goals, and use it with your piano students to help them set and achieve fantastic long-term and short-term goals for their piano lessons.

#pianogoals #goalsworkbook #settinggoals #goalsetting #pianolessons #pianoteachers #pianoteacher #pianoteacherlife #pianoteaching #piano #onlinepianolessons #iteachpiano #pianostudents #pianostudent #pianoteachingresources

📣 Comment PIANO GOALS and I`ll DM you the link to this free piano studio goal planning workbook so you and your students can have your best year yet!

Need a little help planning your long-term and short term goals? Download my free goal planning workbook and learn an easy way to plan, set, and achieve your goals to help you become even more organized and productive!

Use this free workbook as a guide for setting and achieving your own goals, and use it with your piano students to help them set and achieve fantastic long-term and short-term goals for their piano lessons.

#pianogoals #goalsworkbook #settinggoals #goalsetting #pianolessons #pianoteachers #pianoteacher #pianoteacherlife #pianoteaching #piano #onlinepianolessons #iteachpiano #pianostudents #pianostudent #pianoteachingresources
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Today, I'd like to spotlight an affirmation that underscores the importance of our soft skills in teaching. Say this with me: "My patience and empathy make piano lessons a positive experience for my students."

As we all know, teaching piano isn't just about music theory and technique — it's about connecting with our students on a human level. Our patience when they're struggling with a new piece, our empathy when they're having a rough day — these are what truly make a difference in their learning journey.

The power of patience and empathy in our studios can't be overstated. These qualities transform our lessons into positive experiences, reinforcing a love for learning and a safe space for growth.

I hope this affirmation serves as a gentle reminder of our critical role in shaping not just musicians, but individuals who feel seen, heard, and supported.

Let's continue to bring our patience and empathy into every lesson. Share how these qualities have shaped your teaching and impacted your students.

And if you're not feeling confident in your patience and empathy skills, repeat this affirmation to yourself each day, believe it as you say it, and before you know it, your patience and empathy will begin to shine!

#pianoteacheraffirmations #pianoteaching #pianolessons #pianoteachers #pianoteacher #pianoteacherlife #pianoteaching #iteachpiano #melodypaynepiano

Today, I`d like to spotlight an affirmation that underscores the importance of our soft skills in teaching. Say this with me: "My patience and empathy make piano lessons a positive experience for my students."

As we all know, teaching piano isn`t just about music theory and technique — it`s about connecting with our students on a human level. Our patience when they`re struggling with a new piece, our empathy when they`re having a rough day — these are what truly make a difference in their learning journey.

The power of patience and empathy in our studios can`t be overstated. These qualities transform our lessons into positive experiences, reinforcing a love for learning and a safe space for growth.

I hope this affirmation serves as a gentle reminder of our critical role in shaping not just musicians, but individuals who feel seen, heard, and supported.

Let`s continue to bring our patience and empathy into every lesson. Share how these qualities have shaped your teaching and impacted your students.

And if you`re not feeling confident in your patience and empathy skills, repeat this affirmation to yourself each day, believe it as you say it, and before you know it, your patience and empathy will begin to shine!

#pianoteacheraffirmations #pianoteaching #pianolessons #pianoteachers #pianoteacher #pianoteacherlife #pianoteaching #iteachpiano #melodypaynepiano
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