Pumpkin Music Math: A Fun Way to Practice Music Note Values This Fall

Fall is here, and with it comes cooler weather, cozy sweaters, and pumpkin themed everything! To celebrate the season, I’ve created a brand new Pumpkin Music Math printable that will help young musicians practice their note values in a fun, festive way.

Whether your child is just beginning their musical journey or needs a little extra practice with rhythm, this activity offers a playful approach to mastering note values, which is a crucial skill for reading and performing music. Continue reading “Pumpkin Music Math: A Fun Way to Practice Music Note Values This Fall”

Celebrate Piano Month: Free Coloring Book & Fun Piano Facts for Kids

Happy National Piano Month, everyone! September is a special time for us at Busy Kids Do Piano, and we’re excited to celebrate with you. Whether you’re a beginner just starting your musical journey or an experienced pianist, this month is all about appreciating the beauty and joy that playing the piano brings. Continue reading “Celebrate Piano Month: Free Coloring Book & Fun Piano Facts for Kids”

Lexi’s Experience with Busy Kids Do Piano: Flexible and Fun

We are featuring an awesome Busy Kids student, Lexi, today! Let me tell you ALL the cool things about Lexi.
She has been playing piano for around 5 years, previously taking lessons at her school. But she’s finding that Busy Kids Do Piano is extra helpful to her progress. Lexi’s mom says, “We love how it is in a video format which allows us to watch and repeat a lesson whenever we want. We like that flexibility to adjust the lessons to our schedules and holiday plans.”
YEP, this is why we’ve developed BKDP – to make music learning a more convenient enrichment to your student’s life.

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Piano Practice Bingo Card

Practicing the piano can sometimes feel like a chore, especially for young learners. To make practice sessions more engaging and enjoyable, I’ve created a free printable Piano Practice Bingo Card! This fun and interactive tool turns practice into a game, motivating students to complete various musical tasks while building essential skills. Download and print your bingo card, and bring some fun and games into your practice routine! Continue reading “Piano Practice Bingo Card”

Meet Robyn: A Busy Mom Finding Joy in Piano

We have a special edition of Member of the Month for you today. If you’ve followed along with these features, you know we normally take time to focus on a student who shows engagement and commitment within Busy Kids Do Piano. Today, however, we are focusing on an adult student, Robyn, who began my Busy Moms Do Piano curriculum.

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4 Ways to Combine Music and Nature

We are in that sweet spot of seasons—spring becoming summer—and it’s time to get outside. With most kids out of school, there’s a perfect opportunity to embrace the outdoors. But stepping outside doesn’t mean your student’s music education has to stop. In fact, it can thrive! Today, I’m excited to share four fun games that beautifully combine nature and music learning in the form of musical nature walks. Perhaps you can choose one per week for the next four weeks as an enriching exercise. Let’s dive in! Continue reading “4 Ways to Combine Music and Nature”

Host Your Own Piano Recital: 5 Fun & Easy Ideas

Hello, piano enthusiasts! If I were your in-person piano teacher, we’d be getting ready for our annual Spring Recital this month. Since I’m your virtual piano teacher, I want to help you bring the recital magic to your home. Here are five easy and fun ideas to host your own recital, ensuring your student’s hard work gets the spotlight it deserves.

Why Host a PIANO Recital?

Regular performances are a fantastic motivator for students. They provide a goal to work toward and a chance for friends and family to celebrate their progress. Gather some fellow music students or siblings and invite a small audience. These ideas require minimal preparation and are sure to create a memorable experience. Continue reading “Host Your Own Piano Recital: 5 Fun & Easy Ideas”

Piano Practice Prompt Cards (or…the PICK 3 Piano Practice Game!)

It’s not something exclusive to piano: we all want to be good at something as quickly as possible. Getting in our so-called 10,000 hours is often mundane, and maybe even a bit painful. And let’s be honest, some personalities can tolerate the mundane a bit more than others. For those of us who need extra novelty to keep going with piano practice, I’ve got your back.

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April 2024 Members of the Month

Allow me to introduce you to our April Members of the Month, siblings Rosie (13) and Henry (11). This pair has a built-in, captive audience of 5 brothers and sisters who get to enjoy all of their practice and performances. Isn’t that cool?
The family has been a part of Busy Kids Do Piano for over 2 years, the kids attend school at home, and as part of their music curriculum, they engage with the BKDP lessons and activities several times a week.

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Spring Music Activities Round-Up

Spring has sprung, and what better way to embrace the season’s joy than through music? Whether you’re a music enthusiast or just looking for creative ways to engage your family, here is a collection of some of my most popular spring music activities. Continue reading “Spring Music Activities Round-Up”