What I'm Loving

Here are three things that I have been loving recently: musical Twister, a recital practice chart, and new strings! :D

Musical Twister

Musical Twister is such a fun game to review notes on a staff. If you have ever played regular Twister, you know how easy it is to get your arms and legs tangled up and end up falling over with laughter! The kids had that much fun with this homemade musical version. The staff is electrical tape on a shower curtain and the spinner (I found on Amazon) is stuck to the front of a clear CD case, so the insides can be changed depending on what game we are playing. (Eventually, I would like a more durable grand staff mat, but this works for now.)

Ice Cream Practice Chart

Recital Practice Chart: The studio’s spring recital is less than a month away. All of my students are working very hard to get their pieces ready. They are loving building their ice cream cones as they accomplish each goal for their piece. The picture shows the goals for piano students. I also modified the goals to fit violin students (not shown). (I cannot remember where I saw this idea, so if I come across it again, I will add the link for you.)

New Strings!!

New Strings!!! I love new strings! One of my students and I got new strings on our violins this week! Yay!