Can We Really Control Piano Practice?

Reflections from My Studio Workshop

In this episode of The Scrappy Piano Teacher, I share reflections from the OhioMTA state conference and walk you through a practice workshop I held in my studio. Together we will think about how practice strategies, student engagement, and teaching philosophy connect to real life for our students.

We all know piano practice is one of the hardest parts of piano teaching. In this episode you will hear how I approached practice routines with my students, how I explained the difference between practicing playing and performing, and why creating a practice workshop can help students build confidence. This is encouragement for teachers who want practical piano practice tips that actually make sense in the lesson.

Here are some of the takeaways from this episode

● Piano practice is the number one challenge for many teachers

● Encouragement and perspective matter more than guilt

● Leadership in piano teaching means guiding students in how to practice

● A practice workshop can support both students and parents

● Self care strategies for teachers help prevent burnout and keep us strong for our students

This episode is for any teacher looking for ways to help students build realistic practice habits at home. It is about teaching students what to practice, how to practice ,and how to connect piano practicing to their daily lives.

For more resources visit scrappypianoteacher.com and subscribe for access to my full practice workshop lesson plan, and check out the abacus blog post mentioned at composecreate.com/get-rid-of-mindless-practice/