This Award is for YOU!
Today’s post is all about YOU! It’s been a tough year. Some of us are done. Some of us have a couple of weeks left to go. I want to take the time to tell you, YOU ARE THE … Read More
10 Fun Virtual Activities for the End of the Year!
Still teaching virtually? Some of us are actually finished teaching already, but many of us still have a month to go! Running out of things to do online? You’ve overused Kahoot? You’re just too fried to be creative? Here’s … Read More
Make a Virtual Orchestra Video in 3 Easy Steps
Are you intimidated by the idea of making your own virtual orchestra video? Chances are, if you are already making audio recordings with your students, and you know how to do some basic video editing, you have all the skills … Read More
Help Your Students Understand Self-Acceptance
As music teachers, we instinctively know that creating a safe space for our students to learn is vitally important to the success and mental health of our students. We regularly promote to our students the importance of accepting each other … Read More
Tired of not being able to see your virtual students clearly?
Are you wasting time online trying to get your string students to move this way or that so you can clearly see what they are doing? Are you often confused by which way to ask your students to turn? Maybe … Read More
Smart String Teacher is on the Low 2 Show!
Tune in to The Low 2 Show with Stephen Taperek and listen to my very first podcast interview! You’ll learn a few teaching tips that will help you save time and make your students more independent, and a little … Read More
Are you taking bow hold exercises seriously enough?
Teach bow hold exercises the smart way! You probably already teach bow hold exercises when you teach beginners, but do you know how crucial bow hold exercises are to the foundation of your students’ technique? I often find that … Read More
What Students Learn in Music Are Not Benefits.
Will Music Programmes Survive Quarantine? As we hear of school boards struggling with limited funds, I know many teachers are worried about whether or not their instrumental music programs are going to survive this era of quarantine. Unfortunately, I … Read More
