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What’s the Big Deal about Off the Bench when On the Bench is what Really Matters?


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Off Bench time is a label for three types or parts of a lesson:

  • #1 A designated time before, during, or after a lesson where students complete assignments off the bench
  • #2 Any time spent doing a purposeful activity that engages the body beyond the fingers on the keys
  • #3 Any time spent completing activities that involve tactile or tech-savvy tools
  • Here’s the backstory of why I’ve been passionate about the Off Bench definition #2 for decades.

    Without revealing my exact age you’ll learn how far I’ve come with my relationship with technology and how it has shaped the way I teach and how I format my lessons.

    But…it’s not just all about me! Ultimately, I hope my story will transform your approach to teaching piano.

    I don’t just nudge, I plead with you to check out the show notes…so here are the links as promised.

     

    Blog posts

    What is Off Bench Time?

    How to Talk with Parents about Off Bench Time

     

    Apps

    Tonara (use code viss20 for a free trial and discount)

    MusicTheory.net

     

    Resources

    20th Century Flashbacks

    Digital Escape Room Games

    Flip-Its

    Cookie Cutter Composing

    Get Inspired Episodes

     

    Books

    The iPad Piano Studio

    The Dynamic Studio…

     

    How to connect with me

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    Key IdeasBy Leila Viss

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