Getting students to practice scales consistently can be tough. The Reef Full of Scales Contest turns scale practice into a fun, team-based challenge that builds technique, consistency, and studio community, all without pressure. My students did it over the course of our four-month semester and it was an absolute hit! I had students of all ages, from second-graders to teenagers, walk in through the studio door and before even saying hello they'd declare, "I want to play my sca

The best age to start piano lessons is when a student is ready to learn and excited to begin ! At Newell Piano Studio, we successfully teach both children and adults, starting as young as age three. Rather than a single "best" age, we focus on providing age-appropriate curricula that match the developmental stage and interests of the student. Here is how we guide students starting at different ages: Ages 3–5: The Preschool Musician For our youngest learners, we focus on buil

A grand piano on a stage is one of many recital venue opportunities! For many aspiring musicians, the goal of lessons is to master pieces of music. However, at Newell Piano Studios, we believe that true joy in playing the piano comes when music is shared, regardless of the level or difficulty of the music. We offer a variety of performance opportunities , not just one annual recital, designed to nurture every student regardless of their comfort level on stage and present diff

Your child is starting on their musical journey, but you might be wondering, "How can I help at home?" This is a great question! What you...

Note: this post is specifically written for new students beginning in the WunderKeys Primer series and taking group lessons. Cover of...

Acoustic piano and bench An essential part of every piano student’s musical journey is making sure that they have an adequate instrument...

Note: this post is specifically written for new students beginning in the Alfred Premier series. Beginning student materials Welcome to...

My favorite books for my youngest students: WunderKeys for Preschoolers. They're so fun, pedagogically sound, and full of great skills!

I'm excited to use this corner of my website to highlight piano resources, practice tips, student achievements, and more! Stay tuned for...