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Using win/lose games

I had kids earn points from cards they picked for playlist check. Some kids started to cry because they didn’t win their cards even with a prep talk about why they should not be so serious about winning or losing a game. Personally I set…

Using Rewards in Lessons

Would you be interested in a discussion about the effect of using rewards? I’m referring to the issues Neil brings up on the recording,  Moving Forward– that it’s difficult to have the kind of relationship needed to support long term progress if you use lollies.…

After-School Programs

I have been approached about teaching students in an afterschool program. Does anyone else teach in such a program? I am concerned that the parents would not be there during the lesson. I am looking for any suggestions. I did it in the fall and…

Tips & Tricks for Bringing Closure to Piano Lessons

I would love to know if anyone has any special ways they end their lessons. This could obviously be different from kids to adults. High 5’s, goodbye song? stickers? I find that the end of my lessons just kind of dribble out, rather than having…

Achievement Charts

I am thinking of putting up a sticker chart for my students in the studio, with their names and stickers for when they bring their playlist and show it to me. Some students are really good about this and some aren’t, and I haven’t always…