by FunKeyMusic | Apr 14, 2019 | Recitals
Do you write your speech out before the recital day? Wing it once you’re on stage? Let’s chat about all things when it comes to welcoming your guests to your recital. Welcome Speech Alternatives At first, I titled this post “Recitals: The Welcome...
by FunKeyMusic | Nov 30, 2017 | Recitals
It’s that special time of year when the air is filled with excitement and wonder. What can you do to add some excitement and wonder to your Christmas recital? Here are five ideas to make this year’s recital one your students and families are sure to...
by FunKeyMusic | Aug 12, 2017 | Printables, Recitals
Every week I am inspired by piano teachers and what they have happening in their studios. There are so many teachers with great ideas and I’m so glad that we are able to connect with each other online. When I saw Tasha Palmer post pictures from her latest...
by FunKeyMusic | May 19, 2017 | Printables, Recitals
In my interview all about teen students with the Upbeat Piano Teachers, I talked with Tracy Selle and Sara Campbell about the different pressures that weigh in on our teen students. Here are just some of the things that our teenage are balancing: Driving, passing...
by FunKeyMusic | Apr 23, 2016 | Recitals
Well, you’ve done it! You’ve prepared your students, printed the programs, gave your welcome speech, and delighted in your students’ performances….maybe a little nail-biting or sweating occurred, too. So, now what? After my recital...
by FunKeyMusic | Apr 22, 2016 | Recitals
Today I hope to provide you some ideas for decorating at your next event. You may be thinking that decorations are just one more thing to add to your already long list of to-do’s for your recital, but I think this will be worth the extra effort. Parents,...