Dennis Frayne Dennis Frayne

October 14, 2025: Tuesday Upbeat

Piano: Start with the 3rd Finger; Say No To “Hand Positions”

Beginner piano students develop most favorably when they start playing with their 3rd finger (middle finger, tall finger) in each hand. 

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Dennis Frayne Dennis Frayne

October 7, 2025: Tuesday Upbeat

We Do Not Ask Students If They Practiced

We do not ask students if they practiced. Ever.
This is a studio Golden Rule. Please repeat this rule until it becomes your mantra, too!
“We do not ask students if they practiced.”

👇Here’s the “Why” behind it > > >

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Dennis Frayne Dennis Frayne

September 23, 2025: Tuesday Upbeat

Teachers: Happy Tuesday!

We have our weekly Friday Medley for students, parents, and families (and teachers). We have our weekly Saturday Remix for teachers, staff, and operations. And now, we have our new, weekly…

Tuesday Upbeat!
For teachers, by teachers, focusing on teaching.

Remember, all teachers at our studio commit to reading everything we send.

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