Typical Milestones for the Young Student

A blog for parents with hints for success throughout for the teaching year!

What's happening this year! Recitals, workshops, parties, and holidays! Check your student schedule, scheduled holidays, and other events.

After enrolling, your student will be assigned their very own page! Your teacher will let you know when it's ready! View your weekday calendar for the year.

Acoustic, Digital, Hybrid, keyboards and more - where to start, when to upgrade ...

In Studio students should have a simple tote bag to transport their current music and keep organized. Completed music books and materials should be kept at home.

Check out some great web resources!

Join the Studio Facebook page with kid and parent friendly music and artistic fun!

Make sure mailings from info@deborahpianolessons and mymusicstaff.com and are receivable in your primary inbox!

View your student's lesson calendar, invoicing, and studio events. Ask your teacher for your login credentials to get started.

How to set up for online lessons

Acoustic Piano? Keep it tuned for a healthy piano and for your student's musical ear!

If you have a young student, review piano manners and citizenship "guinea-pig style" with Miss Deborah's Guinea Pigs!

What levels of achievement are there for a piano student?

Success in teaching the very young child depends on many factors, including how to handle development of a natural hand position without establishing frustration or bad habits.

Review these at any time!

What to expect during a transition or trial period

Best practices for practicing and motivating at home!

Need some activities before the lesson? Play some fun, teacher-approved music games on the web!