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REGISTER for the 2024 “Propel to Excel!” Virtual Conference and receive unlimited access to the replays!

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LIVE Attendance Not Required!

Can’t believe it’s time for our biennial VIRTUAL conference – the 2024 Piano Camp for Piano Teachers! Our theme for this year is “Propel to Excel!” with the focus of how piano teachers can extend and expand their curriculum to nurture enthusiasm for lessons and prepare students for a wider world as future hobbyists or professionals.

The 6 sessions will come to you via WEBINAR with VIDEO REPLAYS complete with LIFETIME ACCESS!

CLICK HERE to VIEW the CONFERENCE DETAILS! Flexible payment options are available, including Buy Now, Pay Later.

Our headliner will be the fabulous Marvin Blickenstaff with his opening session on Thursday, June 27, at 10AM Central!


If you don’t know of Marvin (link) and his tremendous gifts as a piano pedagogue, you must experience him. He turned 89 years old in May and he just keeps ticking and offering so much teaching wisdom to piano teachers worldwide. He’ll talk to us about avoiding potential student drop-outs when we can, and how we can rethink ways in which our instruction will captivate students to such a degree that they will only wish to continue lessons. We all need this, right? He’ll also give us an insider’s view of his new book on piano teaching “Inspired Piano Teaching” which was just released in March 2024. I have my signed copy and it’s a complete collection of 60 years of Marvin’s know-how and specific piano teaching tips all inside one handy guide. Such wonderful inspiration! Don’t miss this session!


Besides myself, these 6 presenters will examine ways we can extend and expand student skills to keep young pianists engaged in their music-making and prepped for a future as active musicians.

We often wonder if pre-college students will remain involved in their music after they leave us and go forth in the world. At this conference, our session presenters will guide you in forging new musical ventures for your students, to engage and motivate them to continue lessons for all the possibilities that lie ahead. They’ll provide you with precise steps and guidance for the clarity you need and offer LIVE demonstration with real students! You’ll also have PLENTY of opportunity to ask them questions!

There will be premium bonuses from our presenters also! Even if you can’t attend the LIVE webinars, you’ll receive “forever” access to the video replays and handouts!

Attend the webinar sessions LIVE on June 27-29, 2024 via your computer or mobile device from anywhere in the world AND/OR watch the replays at your leisure later on your own time without expiration!

Yes, I’ll reserve my seat now!

(Note: Full-time college students attend at half-price! Contact Elizabeth at elizabeth@pianoteacheracademy.com to inquire.)

Jun
23

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GRAB EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION for the 2022 Piano Camp for Piano Teachers “Sorting Out the Piano Classics: What to Teach and When”

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It’s time for our biennial VIRTUAL conference – the 2022 Piano Camp for Piano Teachers! Our theme voted by teachers this year is “Sorting Out the Piano Classics: What to Teach and When” While this content already exists as a self-study online course at Piano Teacher Academy, many teachers asked me to present it cohort-style, where we would all view the previously-recorded material together as a group (LIVE via webinar) with plenty of time afterwards for me to answer specific questions. So here’s your chance to receive a complete walk-through of the piano classics, from mid-elementary to early advanced, with teaching tips and advice on the most commonly-taught pieces and how to present them in a logical order of progression. We’ll talk about each grade level specifically, when exactly to start classical piano literature, how to match your methods with particular classical collections, and so much more!

The 7 sessions will come to you via WEBINAR with VIDEO REPLAYS complete with LIFETIME ACCESS!

CLICK HERE to VIEW the CONFERENCE DETAILS! Early-bird discounted registration is underway and expires July 22 at midnight central!

The Conference will begin on Friday, July 22, with a PRE-CONFERENCE SESSION given by Dr. Jane Magrath!

Join us for a special Conference “warm-up!” with renown pedagogue, Jane Magrath. She’ll give us an insider’s view of her new piano teaching guide “Piano Literature for Teaching and Performance” which was just released in 2021. Besides a preview of the content, Jane will discuss how teachers can use this book to discern what is possible for students at various stages of their musical growth. I just received my copy, and wow! It’s updated with all the latest publications for piano students including new composers, neglected composers, and current information on where to find material. Don’t miss this session!

Besides myself, 3 other guest presenters will present sessions on the intricacies of teaching Mozart and Baroque/Classical ornamentation.

Teachers have often asked me for specific guidance and direction in teaching Mozart (so tricky to teach!) and ornamentation rules (how to execute ornaments in varied scenarios). I found experts to help you with both subject areas! They’ll provide you with the pinpointed clarity you need with both LIVE demonstration and close-up video and you’ll also have PLENTY of opportunity to ask them questions!

There will be door prizes for LIVE attendees and coupon codes for all registrants. Even if you can’t attend the LIVE webinars, you’ll receive “forever” access to the video replays and handouts!

Attend the webinar sessions LIVE on July 22 and July 28- 31, 2022 via your computer or mobile device from anywhere in the world AND/OR watch the replays at your leisure later on your own time without expiration!

👉🏼Yes! I’ll RESERVE my EARLY-BIRD SEAT NOW!

Would you like us to send you a reminder before early-bird registration closes for good?

We’ll be glad to do so! Please click HERE to add your name to a list and we’ll send you an email reminder so you don’t miss the savings on registration. Monthly payment plans are also available!

Grab your early bird ticket before it flies away! 

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(Note: Conference registration will continue after the early bird expires.)

Jan
28

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The MusicEdConnect VIRTUAL Conference starts soon! Feb. 11- 13, 2021

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Another MusicEdConnect VIRTUAL conference is coming up! and if you’ve never participated in this long-standing virtual conference for piano teachers and music educators , take a look at the stellar line-up of leaders and conference events HERE.

👉🏼 HURRY! Enter “EG21” at check-out HERE and receive $20 off your enrollment. This code expires SATURDAY, Feb. 6, midnight central! 👈🏼

MusicEdConnect 2021 is more interactive than ever and you will definitely want to attend as many sessions LIVE. Joining live is easy. All you need is a free Zoom account. On-demand REPLAYS will be available up to a year afterwards. Nice.

👉🏼 DATES: February 11-13, 2021 👈🏼

You’ll get to know world-renowned presenters and attendees from around the globe personally with sessions, break-out sessions, social gatherings, showcases, exhibitors and more. All the things you’d find with an in-person piano teaching conference without all the travel and extra expense.

👉🏼 REGISTER and view the array of sessions HERE. 👈🏼

I’ve presented sessions at MusicEdConnect in previous years and have LOVED the interactivity between presenters and attendees and the fact that we can chat live with each other, network, and share valuable advice. If you’d like to stay current with all that’s going on in the world of piano teaching, don’t miss out on this one!

Jun
14

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REGISTRATION IS ON! for the 2020 Piano Camp for Piano Teachers “The Heart and Art of Interpretation”

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Not all piano conferences are cancelled!

I am so pleased to bring to you our biennial VIRTUAL conference – the 2020 Piano Camp for Piano Teachers! Our theme this year is “The Heart and Art of Interpretation!” So many teachers have shared with me that interpretation, expression, tone, color, artistry, and all the other elements that could easily fall under the category of “interpretation,” are teaching struggles for them no matter what level they teach. How do we get our students to reach beyond the basic execution of notes and rhythms and play with a commitment to the beauty of sound, color, nuance, and expression? How to we teach them to address “style” in their performances? These questions and many more will be answered in this conference!

The 11 sessions will come to you via WEBINAR with VIDEO REPLAYS complete with LIFETIME ACCESS!

Check out all the details here.

The 2020 Piano Camp for Piano Teachers VIRTUAL Conference will showcase 7 presenters who will deliver lectures on style differences, techniques for communicative performances, imaginative musical thinking, the interpretation of jazz styles, the art of pedaling, and so much more! And this year, we’ve added 4 showcases by major publishers!

You’ll have a chance to interact with these presenters, the showcase clinicians and other participants, ask questions, plus….there will be door prizes for LIVE attendees and coupon codes for all registrants. Even if you can’t attend the LIVE webinars, you’ll receive access to the replays and handouts later!
Attend the webinars and showcases LIVE on June 25- 28, 2020 via your computer or mobile device AND/OR watch the replays at your leisure later on your own time with no expiration!

Yes! I’ll RESERVE my SEAT NOW!

BUT WAIT! Did you miss the 2017 Piano Camp for Piano Teachers with the amazing Marvin Blickenstaff?

You can sign up for the the NEW 2020 VIP Bundle! and receive instant online access to Marvin’s online camp today PLUS receive the “2020 Piano Camp for Piano Teachers – “Heart and Art of Interpretation”  – both at the discounted rate!  View the bundle HERE (it’s available on divided payments!).

Register for just the 2020 camp here

Register for both the 2020 & 2017 camps here

Grab your early bird ticket before it flies away! 

(Note: Conference registration will continue after the early bird expires.)

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 Committed to your success!

Elizabeth

May
31

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2019 Piano Camp for Piano Teachers – Create Your Own “Self-Guided” Online Camp!

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Due to a heavier workshop travel schedule this summer, I will not be able to present a 2019 Piano Camp for Piano Teachers event (in-person or online camp). Faber Piano Adventures has asked me to fill in for Randall Faber during his temporary break from workshop travel this summer and of course, I am happy to do so. I’ve been part of their team for so many years and I’m thrilled and honored to step in and assist. (And I hope to meet many of you while on the road, which makes me feel better!)

So the good news is… I’ve created a different online summer camp experience you can attend on your own time, 24/7, with UNLIMITED access!

Welcome to WEBINAR WORKSHOPS! – where you can view video replays of almost all of my previous webinars (mini-workshops), plus receive access to future webinar sessions.

🎶 I designed these webinar sessions for piano instructors, new and seasoned, with a focus on the pain points we all encounter often in our teaching.

🎶 You’ll find sessions for piano teaching at all levels, most of which are geared toward elementary to intermediate-level teaching but always with a mindset towards teaching for the future.

🎶 Included are Piano Play-Along and Read-Along teacher discussions, plus I plan to offer some exclusive webinar sessions later – just for Webinar Workshops members!

DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION WITH 💥2 BONUSES are available now if you enroll BEFORE MONDAY, June 3, at Midnight Central!

2 PDF Rhythmic Subdivision Charts
VIEW FREE PREVIEWS and ENROLL HERE!

And the BEST PART? For this self-guided Camp, you get to choose the enrollment fee that suits YOU – as little as $5/month or enroll with the discounted LIFETIME access. HURRY! Because the low-cost lifetime access + the 2 bonuses above expire on Monday, June 3, Midnight Central, so grab it while you can!

Note: The subscription prices will remain the same for the summer, but you’ll want to lock those in permanently!

Questions? Message us here at the site OR email elizabeth@pianoteacheracademy.com.

See you inside!

Jul
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REGISTRATION IS ON for the 2018 Piano Camp for Piano Teachers “Power UP Practice”- Attend LIVE WEBINARS + Receive LIFETIME ACCESS Replays

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SEE the UPDATE NOTICE at the end of the post! 

So thrilled to welcome you to the 2018 Piano Camp for Piano Teachers with a theme on an all-too-important topic for piano teachers – “Practice.” This year’s event “Power UP Practice!” will come to you via WEBINAR with VIDEO REPLAYS complete with LIFETIME ACCESS! This may be the first conference ever to focus solely on aspects of practicing and the related issues we teachers deal with each and every day.

Check out all the details here.

The 2018 Piano Camp for Piano Teachers will showcase 6 different clinicians who will deliver lectures on practice strategies, techniques, motivation, incentives, mindset, modes of communication, and much more!

You’ll have a chance to interact with these clinicians and other participants, ask questions, plus….there will be door prizes for LIVE attendees. Even if you can’t attend the LIVE webinars, you’ll receive access to the replays and we’ll have a digital goodie bag saved for you.

Attend the webinars LIVE on July 26 and 27, 2018 via your computer or mobile device AND/OR watch at your leisure later on your own time with no expiration!

Yes! I’ll RESERVE my SEAT NOW!

BUT WAIT! Did you miss last year’s Piano Camp for Piano Teachers with the amazing Marvin Blickenstaff?

You can sign up for the the NEW 2018 VIP Bundle! and receive instant online access to Marvin’s online camp today PLUS receive the “2018 Piano Camp for Piano Teachers – Power UP Practice!”  – both at the discounted rate!  View the bundle HERE (and it’s available on split payments!).

Register for just the 2018 camp here

Register for both the 2017 & 2018 camps here

UPDATE! The LIVE webinars have concluded and were just amazing.  Teachers LOVED the sessions and walked away with new tips, tools, and techniques to boost “practicing” with their students and parents!  To celebrate, we’ve extended the PRE-REGISTRATION to MIdnight Central, August 1!  Grab it before it goes away.  You won’t be disappointed! 

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Elizabeth

Apr
24

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NEW video course! “A Simple Step-by-Step Start to Major Scales”

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“A Simple Step-by-Step Start to Major Scales – All Without A Book” has officially launched over at the Piano Teacher Academy!  Be sure to grab the early-bird launch price before it expires tomorrow, WED, April 25, at midnight Central.  The early bird has EXPIRED, but there is a now an easy-payment plan option!

Go here to see all the details and enroll now: http://bit.ly/startscales

If you’ve been looking for a way to systematically introduce major scales to your students and avoid overwhelm and confusion for both you and your student(s), this course is for YOU.  In this video course I outline the approach I’ve honed and tailored over many years.  I find that it works quite well for ages 5 through adult and lends itself to the personal pace of any student. I’ve also used it many times in group situations.  It works for early-level students as well as transfers in need of remedial help and adults could easily use this video course as a self-guided program in learning scales for the first time or as a refresher.

NOTE:  If you purchased the ONLINE version of the 2017 Piano Camp for Piano Teachers with Marvin Blickenstaff, you already have this course in your bundle, so no need to purchase it! 

But…..I have added some bonus student videos + a week-by-week lesson assignment plan so be sure to check those out. 

In this video course you’ll be taken by the hand and guided through the entire process.

1. I inform you exactly what elementary students should know before introducing them to major scales.

2. I give you straight-forward, done-for-you PDFs to use right in the lesson.

3. Sample student videos are included so you can view activities in action.

4. You receive a week-by-week assignment plan to guide you every step of the way. No wondering what to do each week!

Everything is laid out in a simple, easy-to-follow order.

Just a clear, simple path to starting scales with your students, young and old, with LIFETIME access so you can refer to it anytime.

 

If you have ANY questions, leave a comment below or contact Elizabeth at elizabeth@pianoteacheracademy.com. Standing by to help!

Jan
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New Year, New Attitude!

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Too all of you I wish much happiness and success in 2018 and thank you for your support in 2017!  May you each live out your creative dreams and cherish all the amazing musical experiences coming your way as a musician and teacher.  I’m overflowing with ideas for new projects and goals for this year and am so excited about the possibilities both here on the blog, Piano Camp for Piano Teachers, and at Piano Teacher Academy.  Thanks for joining me on the journey!

TO CELEBRATE 2018, we have Piano Camp for Piano Teachers T-shirts for you WITH FREE SHIPPING! (still going – only $19.97!)

#pianoteacherboss

This shirt will start the year right, won’t it? It’s been such a popular item, that we decided to make the shirts available online.  And for followers like you, each is only $19.97 with the shipping included. Receive your shirt in 4-5 business days and shipping is FREE for ANY QUANTITY that you order. So pick one up for you and a friend. Some sizes are limited so hurry!

CLICK HERE to ORDER 

This 2nd style has also been quite popular with students and piano enthusiasts in general

#itfeelsgoodtobeapianist

Here are the available colors in sizes XS-2XL

ORDER HERE

SIZES and DETAILS:

2 T-shirt styles in various colors are available for each as seen above. Adult sizes available: XS-2XL. Unisex sizing – retail fit.  They fit both women and men nicely. 100% combed and ringspun cotton. Very soft fabric and very little shrinkage.  Perfect for layering.

NOTE:  If you don’t see your size available in your preferred style/color, please email us at info@pianoteachercamp.com.  If we have enough requests, we’ll place a re-order.  The more requests we receive, the faster we’ll make that re-order so SHARE this post with friends!

👊 2018, let’s do this!

 

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BEST IDEAS Webinars have launched! REPLAY of Webinar 1 here + show notes

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This past Tuesday, Oct. 17, 10AM Central, we kicked off a NEW #pianotipsin10 live broadcast series entitled “BEST IDEAS” to bring like-minded piano teachers together in the spirit of “community.” With all the tragedy that’s been happening around us, I believe there is a need for us to gather and support each other as independent teachers, share ideas, partner, etc. in a effort to be successful in our ability to change lives for the better.

JOIN US on TUESDAYS at 10AM Central for a LIVE BROADCAST via webinar where teachers share studio ideas, strategies or trade secrets.  FACE to FACE with you! 

CAN’T MAKE IT at that time? Everyone who registers for a TUES. webinar will automatically receive the REPLAY link afterwards.  

DID YOU SAY “REPLAY?”

This week’s webinar on Tuesday, Oct. 17, was a hit!  View the REPLAY below.   Spoiler Alert:  Time-sensitive info is inside the REPLAY below.  Summer pricing for Marvin Blickenstaff’s ONLINE summer Piano Camp for Piano Teachers (bundle of 4 video sessions) ends FRI, Oct. 20 at midnight central!  Take a PEEK at the online camp HERE.

SHOW NOTES:  

  1.  09:30:  Elizabeth Gutierrez presented a Music History idea with student incentives.  Read all about the Piano Explorer magazine for kids HERE.
  2.  21:14:  Mandy Facer presented her Cherub Club (Star Challenge). Here are the titles of each level in her challenge with the criteria.  Beside a few levels are the checklists of “SHOW and TELL” questions she asks of the students.  Yours to keep.  Thanks, Mandy!

Protostar (Primer to 1A)

Lucky Star (1A-1B)  Lucky Star to Rising Star pdf

Rising Star (1B-2A) Grade 1 Theory (taken from the Texas MTA Theory Syllabus)  Rising Star to Twinkling Star pdf

Twinkling Star (2A-2B) Grade 2 Theory  Twinkling Star to Shining Star pdf 

Shining Star (2B-3A) Grade 3 Theory Shining Star to Guiding Star pdf

Guiding Star (3A-3B) Grade 4 Theory

Texas Lone Star (3B) Grade 5 Theory

Flaming Star (4) Grade 6 & 7 Theory

5-Star Performer (5) Grade 8 Theory

SuperStar Performer (6) Grade 9 Theory

Celestial Star Performer – Grade 10 Theory

Eternal Star Performer – Grade 11 Theory

Quasi-stellar Performer – Grade 12 Theory

          3. 36:40:  Lizbeth Atkinson presented Elissa Milne’s 30/40 Piece Challenge in depth, offering us unique ways to adapt it to our personal liking.  Here are her notes including the LINKS to everything she mentioned in her session.  Yours to keep.  Thanks, Lizbeth!

30 Piece Challenge Presentation Notes

Elissa Milne’s Blog 

More about Elissa Thanks to Elissa for her contribution and permission to post!

P.S.  Info on the T-shirts seen on the webinar are forthcoming!

REGISTER above to receive the WEBINAR or REPLAY links because future replays won’t be posted on the blog!

 Now let’s have some fun on Tuesdays, shall we?  See ya there!

 

Aug
31

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UPDATE! Give to flood victims + invest in your education

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There are no words to express the magnitude of the tragic loss and devastation in Houston/southeastern TX coastal areas due to the catastrophic flood, release of dam waters, and now a chemical plant explosion. A few members of my family plus numerous friends and teaching colleagues have been forced out of their homes and evacuated to shelters having lost everything or in some peril of losing their homes, belongings, livelihoods, etc.

In an effort to give more than just a personal donation and supplies, I want to try and contribute more substantially, especially to my TexasMTA colleagues who will need much help in rebuilding their lives, so…..

Tuesday, August 29 through Monday, Sept. 4 (midnight Central time), 10% of all net course sales at pianoteacheracademy.com will go to the MTNA Benevolence Fund. This fund is used to assist MTNA members affected by disasters.

This incredibly-gifted pedagogue, Marvin Blickenstaff, inspired many teachers this year with his 3 sessions offered as part of the online course: 2017 Piano Camp for Piano Teachers.

Marvin’s course bundle was originally scheduled to end on August 31, but has been extended thru Sept. 4. The investment for the Camp’s 4 sessions (w/ one additional session given by me, Elizabeth Gutierrez) is only $127. Divided payments are available and you receive LIFETIME access to the online videos and handouts.

CLICK HERE to view all the details for the 2017 Piano Camp for Piano Teachers

In addition to the above, you can take advantage of the VIP BUNDLE:

You receive the 2017 Camp course above + Sorting Out the Piano Classics: What to Teach and When. The latter is a comprehensive course with 7+ hours of step-by-step video instruction, plus downloadable handouts. It includes 3 LIVE webinar sessions yearly where I answer your most pressing questions about teaching the classics. You receive LIFETIME access to this course, plus access to each year of webinars! Divided payments are also available.

CLICK HERE to view all the details for the VIP BUNDLE.

Please share with friends….

If you know of other teachers who might benefit from the courses at the Piano Teacher Academy, please share this post via email or spread the word with the social sharing icons at top left.

For those who enroll, I cannot thank you enough and if online courses are not on your radar right now and you feel moved to help, please donate to the MTNA Benevolence Fund, the Houston Food Bank, the Texas Diaper Bank, or to the Red Cross (all of these are trusted direct links).

Much appreciated! Keep all those affected in your thoughts and prayers!

Elizabeth Gutierrez



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