eye of the needle

I am seeing a pattern of students growing restless in Level 4 and at the beginning of the reading process. This is usually around two years into lessons, and seems to coincide with students entering middle school. I feel sad to see them give up…

• Last updated 8 years ago
• eye of the needle, F3, F4, FL3, FL4, Foundation 3, Foundation 4, Laurie Richards, Level 3, managing expectations, reading, reading notes, reading rhythm, students losing interest, valleys

I know this subject has floated around, but any help you can offer is greatly appreciated! I have 2 siblings that have been with me for approximately 18 months. Practice is down and struggles have started at home! In fact I think it first started…

• Last updated 7 years ago
• claiming territory, coaching parents, core conversations, eye of the needle, Long Term Relationship, practice, sticking with piano long term, valley

How does one handle choice of accompaniments in a group? Do they all learn the same ones at the same time or can you have a few going at the same time? How much choice do you give the students over which accompaniment to learn…

• Last updated 11 years ago
• accompaniment, eye of the needle, flexibility, group lessons, Neil Moore, quantity vs. quality, shared lessons