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Preview of Clef Notes: Teacher-Parent Communication Helper (PDF)

Clef Notes: Teacher-Parent Communication Helper (PDF)

Improve teacher-parent communication with these quick "clef notes."  Teachers can keep parents informed with a super quick overview of how the lesson went, and what is wanted the next week.  Clef Notes includes: 1 thing a student worked on in the lesson, 1 thing the student improved in at the lesson that week, and 1 goal for the next week.  Parents can write a quick response, or just sign that they read the note.  Teachers can spice things up by rewarding students for returning the note with par
Preview of Winter Recital Award Certificates: 2-pack piano recital participation (PDF)

Winter Recital Award Certificates: 2-pack piano recital participation (PDF)

The Winter Recital Award Certificates offers 2 frosty and delightful ways to reward students for performing in your Winter studio recital!  Students appreciate being recognized for the hard work and effort that they put in to preparing for, and participating in recitals, especially timid students with stage fright!  Provide your students with positive reinforcement, as well as praise and congratulations, for performing.  2 page Downloadable PDF.  Buy once, save to computer, use forever!
Preview of Winter Wonderland Circle of 5ths: Major Key Signatures worksheet (PDF)

Winter Wonderland Circle of 5ths: Major Key Signatures worksheet (PDF)

The Winter Wonderland Circle of 5ths is an awesome way for students to practice the Major key signatures with a fun wintery theme.  Students fill in the key signatures on the treble staff provided, for each Major key around the circle of 5ths.  Worksheet and answer key provided. 2 page downloadable PDF. Buy once, save to computer, use forever.
Preview of Halloween Piano Bingo

Halloween Piano Bingo

Give your students a spooktacular time with this Halloween Piano Bingo game!  Appropriate for late-elementary+ students if cards are called out verbally (or will work for young students if card objects are visually shown).   Learning Benefits: Bingo promotes social skills, eye-hand coordination, and sharpens cognitive function.  It also boosts mood (because it's fun!).   These benefits translate positively into better piano lessons and learning!  Great for individual or group lesson fun, or give
Preview of Christmas Circle of 5ths: Fill in the Blank Worksheet (PDF)

Christmas Circle of 5ths: Fill in the Blank Worksheet (PDF)

The Christmas Circle of 5ths Fill in the Blank worksheet is a fun holiday activity for students!  Students fill in the missing key name, or number of sharps or flats, in the tress and wreaths on the worksheet.  Use as a fun holiday worksheet for students, or as a quick circle of 5ths quiz (with a fun holiday theme).  Ideal for individual lessons, group lessons, or as a take-home assignment between lessons. Worksheet & Answer Key included.  2 page downloadable PDF.  Buy once, save to computer, us
Preview of Snowman Rhythm: elementary level rhythm activity (PDF)

Snowman Rhythm: elementary level rhythm activity (PDF)

Snowman Rhythm is wintry fun rhythm counting for students. Students add the notes & rests together to find the correct number of beats, as they help the snowman find his way to the North Pole. Ideal for the young and/or elementary level student. Add to the activity by having students clap & count the rhythms once they have added them together. Worksheet and Answer key included. 2 page download. Buy once, save to computer, keep forever!
Preview of Color By Time Signature: coloring activity + visual aid (PDF)

Color By Time Signature: coloring activity + visual aid (PDF)

The Color by Time Signature is a super fun Halloween-themed activity which provides students with the opportunity to learn about, or practice, time signatures in a fun, creative way.  Students identify the time signature in the color key, and then color the picture below with those colors.  Included in this activity is the Time Signature Visual Aid (study guide).  The Time Signature visual aid provides students with a way to SEE what they are learning while they HEAR the teacher discuss it, and
Preview of USA Patriotic Songs Word Search

USA Patriotic Songs Word Search

The Patriotic Songs Word Search is a FUN, easy way for students to learn about some of the United States' patriotic songs. The Patriotic Word Search includes titles for 9 patriotic songs to find in the activity (answer key included) PLUS 4 pages of cool information about those songs. Students will enjoy this fun activity and learning material. Use in individual or group lessons as a fun activity, or give to students as a great take-home activity for the 4th of July holiday. 6-page downloadable
Preview of Apple Spice: Beginner key name only Circle of 5ths worksheet (PDF)

Apple Spice: Beginner key name only Circle of 5ths worksheet (PDF)

The Apple Spice Circle of 5ths worksheet is a fun, easy introductory worksheet for students to practice the circle of 5ths. Students practice writing the circle of 5th key names only, working to cement the concept that all of the keys are a 5th apart (going up or down the keyboard). Apple Spice is also an excellent fall-themed worksheet for students to add some excitement to the Autumn season. Ideal for lesson practice or as a take-home practice activity between lessons. Worksheet and Answer
Preview of EDITABLE Tuition Invoice

EDITABLE Tuition Invoice

The Editable Tuition Invoice helps teachers keep track of, and bill for, lessons fees, music books and materials purchased, and any tuition off-sets. Edit to fit your needs. Run a professional business with professional business documents. And receive payments on time, and in full, by providing clear and accurate information to students/parents. 1 page Downloadable PDF. Instant Download. Buy once, save to computer, use forever!
Preview of Piano Practice Assignment Sheets

Piano Practice Assignment Sheets

Piano Practice Assignment Sheets help teachers provide practice reminders for students.  This will increase student practice motivation, and help students remember what to practice at home between lessons. Write repertoire assignments, assigned technique, theory practice and other instructions, etc during the lesson, and then send the assignment sheet home with your student. Packet includes 3 assignment sheet options + and an additional instruction sheet in case more space for information is nee
Preview of Major Scales Fill-in-the-Blank Activity Worksheet

Major Scales Fill-in-the-Blank Activity Worksheet

The Major Scales Fill-in-the-Blank worksheets are a fun way for students to practice memorizing the Major sharp & flat key scales. The worksheets have notes missing from the scales, and students fill in the missing notes, along with the correct sharps or flats. 2 worksheets & 2 answer keys included. 4-page downloadable pdf. Buy once, save to computer, use forever!
Preview of Piano Theory Bingo Game: Intermediate Music Education (PDF)

Piano Theory Bingo Game: Intermediate Music Education (PDF)

The Intermediate Theory Piano Bingo is a really great way for students to practice intermediate theory concepts in a fun, exciting way.  Learning Benefits: Bingo promotes social skills, eye-hand coordination, and sharpens cognitive function.  It also boosts mood (because it's fun!).  This intermediate theory game also increases student understanding of important music theory concepts.   These benefits translate positively into better piano lessons and learning!  The calling card calls out a con
Preview of Pumpkin Patch Rhythm: elementary music rhythm worksheet (PDF Download)

Pumpkin Patch Rhythm: elementary music rhythm worksheet (PDF Download)

Pumpkin Patch Rhythm is a fun Fall-themed worksheet where students practice counting music rhythms. Students add up the various note rhythms in the rhythm pumpkins and write their answers in the spaces provided. Ideal for the young or beginner level student working on recognizing basic note rhythms (quarter, half, dotted-half, eighth). Add to the activity by having the student clap & count the rhythm pumpkins. Worksheet and Answer Key included. 2 page download. Buy once, save to computer,
Preview of Weekly Piano Practice Charts

Weekly Piano Practice Charts

The Weekly Piano Practice Charts provide fun incentives for students to practice. Teachers can provide a chart each week for students to take home and chart their practice. Students can check off each box (or for even more fun, the teacher can send home stickers for the student to use in checking off practice boxes) for the items they practiced on each day they practiced. As an added bonus, reward the students at the next lesson when consistent practice has occurred. 4 options included -- 2
Preview of Circle of 5ths Visual Aid and Cherries Jubilee Bundle intermediate theory

Circle of 5ths Visual Aid and Cherries Jubilee Bundle intermediate theory

Have both together! The Circle of 5ths Visual Aid provide students with a way to SEE what they are learning while they HEAR the teacher discuss it, and then they can DO the concept with the Cherries Jubilee Circle of 5ths Worksheet. The Circle of 5ths visual aid provides 8 pages of explanation, definition, and examples to help a student learn and understand the musical circle of 5ths. And the Cherries Jubilee is a fun way for students to practice the Circle of 5ths. Students or teacher write k
Preview of Autumn Recital Award Certificate: piano recital participation award (PDF)

Autumn Recital Award Certificate: piano recital participation award (PDF)

The Autumn Recital Award Certificate is an enchanting way to reward students for performing in your Fall studio recital!  Preparing for and participating in a recital is a big accomplishment for students! And students love to be recognized for the hard work and effort they put into it (especially timid students with stage fright)!  Award Certificates provide positive reinforcement, as well as praise and congratulations, for performing.  Students will love this Autumn themed recital award.  1 pag
Preview of Recital Award Certificate

Recital Award Certificate

Reward students for performing in recitals.  Preparing for and participating in a recital is a big accomplishment for students! Students love to be recognized for the hard work and effort that they put in, especially timid students with stage fright!  Award Certificates provide positive reinforcement, as well as praise and congratulations, for performing.  Four certificate award options included.  4 page Downloadable PDF.  Buy once, save to computer, use forever!
Preview of Circle of 5ths Visual Aid intermediate level

Circle of 5ths Visual Aid intermediate level

Visual Aids provide students with a way to SEE what they are learning while they HEAR the teacher discuss it, and then they can DO the concept in their musical lives. The Circle of 5ths visual aid provides 8 pages of explanation, definition, and examples to help a student learn and understand the musical circle of 5ths. Let Piano Discoveries take the work out of creating a visual aid for your studio! 8 page downloadable PDF. Instant download. Buy it once, save to your computer, use forever!
Preview of Full-Page EDITABLE Piano Studio Policy Packet

Full-Page EDITABLE Piano Studio Policy Packet

The Full-Page EDITABLE Studio Policy helps parents and students know know the policies and guidelines for your studio, such as: tuition fees, make-up lessons, practicing requirements, observed holidays, study materials, assignments, Etc. The EDITABLE Full page Studio Policy is designed to be 2-sided, printed on a flat, portrait page. The Full Page Studio Policy can be customized to meet your specific needs. Enjoy the benefits of sharing a professional-looking and easy-to-use studio policy wit
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About the store

Experience

Followers and subscribers get freebies! It's lots of fun. Become a subscriber here: https://tinyurl.com/anbxey53 Products designed for piano/music teachers, students and parents. You'll want to also check out my website (pianodiscoveries.com) for ideas, resources, blog, etc.

Teaching style

Over two decades of experience teaching individual and group piano lessons, specializing in the transfer student.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Richard Chronister Piano Pedagogy Scholarship Award (very first recipient of this award) Ivie Francis Wickham Scholarship Award

My own education history

Alumna of California State University, Fullerton, CA and Palomar College, San Marcos, CA My teachers and mentors included notable pianists and educators: Dr. Martha Baker-Jordan (professor emeritus, author of "Practical Piano Pedagogy") Dr. Dennis Alexander (composer with Alfred Publishing Company, performer, clinician) Dr. Peter Gach (performer, professor, author of "Perfect Practice/Perfect Performance: A Handbook at Work and Onstage")