Off Bench Matters

For the new year, here's a new format that shares potent ideas in 10 minutes or less. Learn how to engage piano students off the bench to reinforce what they play on the bench. Off-bench time matters and you'll get a list of reasons why and ways you can incorporate these activities in your lessons immediately, even if you teach online. Before the next episode drops, listen up and get your assignment. The time spent away from the keys matters and I’ll be your biggest cheerleader as you get off the bench! If you’re interested in diving deeper into my Off Bench time that comes in tandem with my lessons, read this extensive article and videos about how I amplify my curriculum with time away from the bench. https://www.leilaviss.com/off-bench-new And if you want to learn more about my teaching philosophy, how I plan lessons, and groom practice skills check out my Planning Kit for Piano Teachers. https://www.leilaviss.com/store-home/a-piano-teachers-planning-kit And, don't miss the unique online course starting January 13, 2022 called Teaching Beginners with Whole Body Learning. The dynamic Aussie Paul Myatt who joined me in episode 35 is hosting the class and I’m pleased to be serving as a coach. Takeaways: How to keep the initial excitement alive beyond the first few weeks. How to have your beginners playing in time from the first lesson. How to develop playing, reading, and aural skills simultaneously. How to create activities for any piece that are fun, enjoyable and keep them wanting to play. The neuroscience around how we learn and place memories in the brain so students remember what they've learned from week to week. Use this link below to register and make sure to use 88KEYS20 for $20 off. https://pianots.link/beginner Perhaps you’ve already embraced Off Bench time but have a question. Please email or shoot me a direct message on Facebook or Instagram. I’m here to help! Stay tuned for episode 40 when I chat about the more off-bench ideas and the three-stage process that locks students into a Loop of Learning. See you in the trenches, Leila Website: LeilaViss.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leilaviss/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/88pianokeys Email: [email protected]