ComposeCreate.com https://composecreate.com/ Creative Piano Teaching Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:34:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://composecreate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cropped-Music-Kids-Love-large-Icon2-32x32.png ComposeCreate.com https://composecreate.com/ 32 32 New 2026 August Music Releases https://composecreate.com/new-2026-august-music-releases/ https://composecreate.com/new-2026-august-music-releases/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:47:00 +0000 https://composecreate.com/?p=1237932 We’re so excited about the new music that has come out today! After the “break” that is summer, August is such a great time to introduce music that connects with students AND helps them sharpen the reading and technique skills […]

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]]> https://composecreate.com/new-2026-august-music-releases/feed/ 0 Transform the 30 Piece Challenge into a Beautiful Studio Decoration and Incentive! https://composecreate.com/transform-the-30-piece-challenge-into-a-beautiful-studio-decoration-and-incentive/ https://composecreate.com/transform-the-30-piece-challenge-into-a-beautiful-studio-decoration-and-incentive/#respond Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:31:00 +0000 https://composecreate.com/?p=1232531 When Lisa Nelson sent us a picture of her creative idea to combine the 30 Piece Challenge with a fall leaf tree decoration in her studio last year, we knew we had to share with you. Her students enjoy a […]

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]]> https://composecreate.com/transform-the-30-piece-challenge-into-a-beautiful-studio-decoration-and-incentive/feed/ 0 Free Rhythm Webinar! How to Revolutionize Rhythm in Your Studio https://composecreate.com/free-rhythm-webinar-how-to-revolutionize-rhythm-in-your-studio-2/ https://composecreate.com/free-rhythm-webinar-how-to-revolutionize-rhythm-in-your-studio-2/#respond Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:18:00 +0000 https://composecreate.com/?p=1237882 Rhythm is the most fundamental part of music. As teachers, we know that without accurate rhythm, beautiful melodies become clunky, distracting and sometimes embarrassing. Yet we often teach rhythm alongside the method book and don’t really focus on developing this […]

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]]> https://composecreate.com/free-rhythm-webinar-how-to-revolutionize-rhythm-in-your-studio-2/feed/ 0 New 2026 30 and 40 Piece Challenge Charts! https://composecreate.com/new-2026-30-and-40-piece-challenge-charts/ https://composecreate.com/new-2026-30-and-40-piece-challenge-charts/#respond Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:01:35 +0000 https://composecreate.com/?p=1237027   Send them to me! Note: By submitting this form, you are agreeing to receive email updates from us. The new 2026 30 and 40 Piece Challenge Charts are here! This set is based on our new design that we […]

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]]> https://composecreate.com/new-2026-30-and-40-piece-challenge-charts/feed/ 0 Ignite the Spark! – Sign up for the 2026 Kick-off Webinar! https://composecreate.com/ignite-the-spark-sign-up-for-the-2026-kick-off-webinar/ https://composecreate.com/ignite-the-spark-sign-up-for-the-2026-kick-off-webinar/#respond Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:05:59 +0000 https://composecreate.com/?p=1237760 We often talk about the “summer slide” for students in which their piano skills become rusty after less practice or even no practice in the summer. But teachers too have a “summer slump” that we have to overcome to mentally, […]

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]]> https://composecreate.com/ignite-the-spark-sign-up-for-the-2026-kick-off-webinar/feed/ 0 What is the Perfect Age for Little Fuzzies Music? https://composecreate.com/what-is-the-perfect-age-for-little-fuzzies-music/ https://composecreate.com/what-is-the-perfect-age-for-little-fuzzies-music/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:49:00 +0000 https://composecreate.com/?p=1235972 We get this question frequently when presenting about new Little Fuzzies music! “What is the perfect age for Little Fuzzies music?” is a great question because you’d think it was just children who enjoy this music. But if you think […]

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]]> https://composecreate.com/what-is-the-perfect-age-for-little-fuzzies-music/feed/ 2 How to Approach Tuition Changes in an Expensive Economy https://composecreate.com/how-to-approach-tuition-changes-in-an-expensive-economy/ https://composecreate.com/how-to-approach-tuition-changes-in-an-expensive-economy/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 14:48:03 +0000 https://composecreate.com/?p=1236453 Last night when I was adding things to my cart in my grocery app, I exclaimed, “Wow. Groceries are SO expensive!” This is not the first time in the last 6 months that I have said this, but it’s remarkable […]

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]]> https://composecreate.com/how-to-approach-tuition-changes-in-an-expensive-economy/feed/ 0 Get Organized with Music Notebook Covers! https://composecreate.com/get-organized-with-music-notebook-covers/ https://composecreate.com/get-organized-with-music-notebook-covers/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://composecreate.com/?p=1235622 We’ve heard over and over that utilizing studio-licensed digital music has revolutionized the way teachers run their studios, saving them lots of time and money. But most teachers agree that printing your digital music library and then organizing it is […]

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]]> https://composecreate.com/get-organized-with-music-notebook-covers/feed/ 0 New Mother’s and Father’s Day Piano Music https://composecreate.com/new-mothers-and-fathers-day-piano-music/ https://composecreate.com/new-mothers-and-fathers-day-piano-music/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://composecreate.com/?p=1234962 The Little Fuzzies take on all sorts of adventures, from pirating to leaf surfing – but they also love holidays. Celebrating all of life’s special days brings joy to kids and Fuzzies! So though Mother’s Day and Father’s Day might […]

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]]> https://composecreate.com/new-mothers-and-fathers-day-piano-music/feed/ 1 New Easy Black Key Little Fuzzy Solos https://composecreate.com/new-easy-black-key-little-fuzzy-solos/ https://composecreate.com/new-easy-black-key-little-fuzzy-solos/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://composecreate.com/?p=1234557 Teachers talk about how motivating and fun the Little Fuzzies music is for their students! But their beginning students are wanting to get in on the excitement, so many of you have been asking for easier Fuzzy solos!  Wendy was […]

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