Online Learning

We’re now nearly three months into online lessons, and I’m sensing a growing weariness in some (not all) of my students. Anyone else experiencing the same thing? It’s normal for some of them to have a summer slump, but this feels different. What are some…

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For those of you still planning your piano parties/recitals, another resource for you… https://www.pianowithlauren.com/how-to-create-a-virtual-piano-recital-on-youtube/ Original discussion started June 5, 2020

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Recently, one of our longstanding teachers, Maureen Karpan, held an Online ‘Piano Party’. She had many of her students (and family members) attend. I contacted Maureen and asked if we could record a Zoom call and have her share about how she set it all…

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As you all know, I’ve been sending out updates on an array of things related to Online Lessons. We have had several requests to demonstrate what an Online Shared Lesson (OSL) would look like. . Recently, one of our Master Simply Music Teachers, Laurie Richards,…

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I was just wondering how many Australian teachers were teaching face to face in their homes. If so does that include all your students, and how many, do you still have coaches present? If you are still teaching online when do you plan to go…

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Neil mentioned Mandy and Colin Cummins’ new app for teaching online. I just had a Demo Test with them and I cannot recommend this enough. It allows the teacher to see the student and your own face, while having a large keyboard view. It is…

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I am wondering how I purchase the MAC Foundation Enhancement program at the 50% discount? When I click on it, it asks me for the full $35. As long as you are using the same email as your teacher account, in the final steps of…

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Neil Moore discusses the Learn-at-Home Program: its origins, transitioning students from it into the Simply Music Piano curriculum, differences, materials. Transitioning from the Learn-At-Home Program to Simply Music Piano https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4VuAPnbf08&list=PL3o0aF_9qHn4F2sy8QRuPb_jf_r4D9823&index=19 Original video posted April 4, 2017

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Here is the collaborative teacher training created and facilitated by Ian Belloso that Neil mentioned in his latest update. Really great information here, divided into three separate videos. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiSe3VmXxhjX02EXPEgfIoRFhh95dChbe I added time stamps to all the videos for easy reference. If you’re wondering “what’s…

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Does anyone get nervous or anxious giving a piano lesson? If so, has it been worse or better online vs in-person? My experiences… Fear of Playing in Front of People https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifNDugEc1Iw&list=PL3o0aF_9qHn4F2sy8QRuPb_jf_r4D9823&index=16 I definitely get nervous playing for people at the FIS. Sometimes I do when…

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