5 Piano Teachers You Need to Know!
Being in the online space gives me the JOY of meeting piano teachers from all over! Here are five delightful, creative piano teachers that you need to know!
Jennifer Foxx
Jennifer Foxx has been blogging and creating for piano teachers for years, and the wealth of her creativity and wisdom is available to all of us!
Jennifer Foxx maintains a piano studio in Goodyear, Arizona. She has pioneered the 20/20/20 method of group teaching, also known as group rotation. Jennifer creates music, games, camps, and all kinds of resources for her piano students. She shares them at her website. She has lots of freebies at her site, and to get even more - get on her email list. Click here to see what’s in her shop:
There are sooooo many goodies here that I love! Here are some of her resources that I have found really helpful:
Music Lab Task Cards (these can be used as stations in group lessons, or sent home as assignments.)
Pop It music - creative piano music that uses a “pop-it” toy as an accessory! Students love it.
Holidays Around the World Digital Trivia Game - pure genius! My students love this every year.
You can pop any of these keywords into the search bar on her site and find these, plus much, much more!
Follow Jennifer at any of the links below:
Emily Merriam
Emily Merriam has a thriving studio in Colfax, North Carolina. When I looked at her Facebook Page - I was struck by the connection she has with her young students. It’s super clear that these kids are THRIVING in piano lessons with Ms. Emily. With ensembles, camps, singing, and more - these students are very lucky to have her. Check her out on Facebook here:
She also offers music and movement classes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. What a great introduction to music for these kiddos!
I am also thrilled that Emily is offering my “Young Picassos and Piano Camp” this summer for ages 3-7! What a great time these kids are going to have! If you would like more info on this camp, click below:
Macy Fox
Macy Fox owns a fabulous music studio in Athens, Georgia. These young students can learn violin, piano, and cello in a nurturing environment. There are ensembles, recitals, composition, parties, and so much more! I wish I could hang out at her studio and listen to her marvelous students. It would be so inspiring!
Check out Ms. Macy’s Facebook page here:
Gladys Scott
It’s been a joy to meet Renee (Gladys) Scott through Instagram! This energetic teacher brings life to her expanding studio through online and in-person lessons, plus classes at nearby preschools. She lives and works in Sugar Land, Texas. I am so blown away by what she can accomplish! Her wealth of wisdom about kids shines through at her Instagram channel and Facebook page. Find her at the links below:
Jennie Flicker
Jennie Flicker runs an outstanding piano studio in Nazareth, PA. Just look at the fun her students are having! Her Facebook page is truly a success story of what can be achieved through piano lessons. Here’s how to find her on Facebook:
And here is how to find out more - through her website:
Megan Reed
Megan Reed has an outstanding online and in-person studio based in Oklahoma City, OK. I met Megan in person last year, and I was BLOWN away by her creativity and deep understanding of how to teach.
When you look at Megan’s studio - what you see is RESULTS. These students are thriving and so lucky to have her! Here’s her Facebook link:
Her approach to teaching is so innovative - you will want to check out her website:
But that’s not all! Megan has developed a course in composing music. Even the most beginner student can create using this course! Contact her for more info. Here’s her free composition lesson:
Every one of these teachers is an inspiration to me, and a credit to our profession! Be sure to follow, encourage, and share about these studios - so we can spread the word about how wonderful music lessons are for kids.