It is wonderful to have the cold winter behind us and to look forward to warmer weather including a sense of rebirth in the air! We have had a lot of compliments about how lightning fast Studio Helper is. That is wonderful news that at the end of the day, through the rough spots, the upgrade was a huge success! A big thank you to...
Read MoreApple has made some changes that has directly affected the way you can download or export from SH. Please read the following links on how to download from Safari https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3659597?start=0&tstart=0 support.apple.com/kb/TA24293...
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In my years of experience as a piano teacher, I can honestly say that the most challenging part of the recital isn’t the recital itself — it’s the preparation for it. Getting students to practice efficiently and well in preparation for a recital can seriously do me in. Here’s a few things I include as part of my students’ preparation for an upcoming performance:
-Technique: I try to include technique exercises that will enhance their recital piece. If a student is learning a sonatina filled with scales and trills, her warm-up exercises each week will emphasize building strength to play these scales and trills quickly, accurately, clearly and confidently.
March winds bring April Showers! March winds were a little rough the latter part of March but April is going to be a great time at Studio Helper! Our team continues to improve Studio Helper. The recent upgrade in March included a new framework and bigger servers. This will increase the loading times for the studios, which is great news! There are a few new features...
Read MoreI am a huge believer in the power of community. How do you foster a sense of community in your studio? For me it is about providing opportunities for students to learn with each other and from each other. For parents to meet each other and have conversations that go beyond "hi, how are you". And for the whole studio to feel like we are...
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