“Students at any age will be encouraged to develop independence at the piano so that music can
be enjoyed on the bench for a lifetime.”
The quote above is my longstanding mission statement. Growing “lifetime” pianists calls for meticulous planning, appealing music with a dose of quality teaching and most importantly, an installation of strong technical skills and diligent practice habits. While reading the TeachPianoToday blog…. I was inspired by a post about a special welcome bag given to each new student. I thought this would be a great way to kick off fall lessons in my studio but instead give every student a “welcome-back bag”. The idea of these bags becoming “practice pouches” made sense as practice is a habit that can always use a boost, especially after a summer break. [···]