Inspiration

To bring our MTNA Showcase right to you, we captured a live stream video on March 25th at the home of Nancy and Randall Faber. Here, Dr. Faber discusses the unique challenges facing piano teachers today, and puts these challenges into a framework of compassion and understanding. Within the context…
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Nancy and I join you and many around the world during this unsettling “lockdown” defense against the pandemic. Cancellation of international travel, cancellation of conventions, cancellation of schools—and now our lessons? Please know that the Piano Adventures community is here for your support. We have tools to keep you going,…
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Many of you knew the celebrated piano pedagogue Suzanne Guy through her published series entitled Expressive Etudes. Perhaps you have copies of her books, If…You Would Add Beauty to the World or Wit and Wisdom from the Piano Bench. Maybe you were lucky enough to have her as a teacher…
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If only we had 20/20 vision for the new and unpredictable 2020 decade. Forever change—we hear the persistent battle cry! And yet, if we pause, look closely and listen intently, perhaps we indeed can attain “a kind of 20/20 vision.” Some things never change and that is so good: the…
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To welcome in the season of thanks, we offer a well-decorated performance of “God Bless Us Everyone” from FunTime Piano Disney (Level 3A-3B). May your holidays be sweet, musical, and full of cheer. Thanksgiving wishes to everyone!

Do your students like to listen to current pop hits from Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, Charlie Puth and others? This month, we invite you to take a “color tour” through the Hits, featuring top pop artists. Our first lesson with Dr. Faber is a twofer with “No Tears Left to…
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What memories shine from childhood piano lessons? Graduating to a higher level? A smile from a gracious teacher on a day your heart felt rainy? Or, how about an ensemble piece that includes a drum part? Such occasions can affirm for the student—”music is for me!” Today we offer an…
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Every year at the Music Teachers National Conference, we offer an exhibitor showcase presented by Dr. Randall Faber. This is an opportunity to present new materials for students and to speak directly with teachers about fresh opportunities for professional growth. We are pleased to share […]

To the student, Piano Adventures implies an exciting exploration. To the teacher, Piano Adventures implies a philosophy and mission to develop the student’s musical mind and heart. The process of guiding a young person to develop the mind (intellect) and the heart (expression) can help form valuable life skills: confidence,…
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It’s a New Year and what better way to begin than to meet new people. Here we introduce our chief editor for the European Editions of Piano Adventures, David Andruss. You’ve likely heard David’s expressive orchestrations on Piano Adventures CDs! Also, meet Vivaldi, the (possible) poet—with new insight into this…
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