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3 Things I Learned About Releasing a New Single
Being an artist and trying to share your craft with the world is hard, and being an independent ("indie") artist is even harder. In...

Esther Ling
Feb 10, 20246 min read
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The Love-Hate Relationship I Have with Songwriting
Songwriting for me is an intricate process, from the moment a thought or an idea comes to mind; it may linger in my head for a bit, or ...

Esther Ling
Aug 30, 20233 min read
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A Gift of Song for Music Teachers
It's been so long since I wrote anything. Piecing together the events that has recently happened to my life, and my music studies have...

Esther Ling
May 27, 20234 min read
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9 Steps to Sight Reading Piano - A Systematic Approach
Last year, I participated in a masterclass that I thought to be extremely practical. It was a quick study session on sight reading with a...

Esther Ling
Dec 22, 20226 min read
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3 Important Music Sight Reading Tips to Always Have in Your Pocket
I apologize for being MIA for so long. Being a music student, coach, and entrepreneur (plus mom, chef, chauffer, etc...) is hard work!...

Esther Ling
Dec 2, 20224 min read
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Melody in F - Sight Reading a Late Romantic Elementary Piece
This week, we are featuring a melodious little piece composed by German composer, pianist and conductor, Friedrich Baumfelder , who was a...

Esther Ling
Aug 10, 20223 min read
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The Ballet - Classical Sight Reading Piece for Beginners
"Das Ballet", or The Ballet is a good classical piece for the beginning pianist to sight read ...

Esther Ling
Aug 4, 20224 min read
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Piano Safari Friends - Playground Fun
Private piano lessons with 4 and 5 year olds are so much fun when you get to bring stuffed animals into play.

Esther Ling
Jul 20, 20223 min read
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3 Studio Must-Haves for the Piano Teacher
*Disclaimer: This post has affiliate links in it. I receive a small comission from purchases at no additional cost to the buyer. I only...

Esther Ling
Jul 19, 20224 min read
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3 Reasons a Music Practice Journal is Beneficial
Today, I will write about three reasons music practice journaling can elevate your learning and keep you engage for a long time...

Esther Ling
Jul 15, 20225 min read
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The Most Awesome Gift for Piano Teachers
I'll let you in on a little secret: I am a hoarder of children's art. I will treasure any form of a child's artwork to my old age days. I...

Esther Ling
Jun 15, 20222 min read
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3 Tips on Finding Balance with Teaching Work and Family Time
During my low-energy days, I am positive I am not the first to type in Google “How to balance piano teaching and family life.” I have to...

Esther Ling
May 18, 20226 min read
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Piano Practice Challenge - Note Names
Piano Practice Challenge Ideas for Students and Studios

Esther Ling
Apr 29, 20223 min read
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Candy Characters in Piano Music
*all excerpt images of the sheet music are used with the permission of the composer. If you or your students have a sweet tooth, this...

Esther Ling
Apr 29, 20224 min read
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Planning a Piano Safari Friends Lesson
I've been using Piano Safari Friends for almost a year now, and I have to say this is an amazing method for preschoolers ages 4 - 5 who...

Esther Ling
Mar 24, 20224 min read
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