What is a Spirit Stick? Spirit Sticks are fun awards that Lewis Music Studio students can earn by completing tasks related to their instrument! The awards are shaped like a small “stick,” and they attach to a binder clip or key ring. Students keep them on their music bag or on their instrument case! The...
A very important part of learning to read piano music is learning to identify “finger numbers.” In addition, it greatly helps to know left hand from right hand. This simple game addresses both. To play, simply draw two large hands on a piece of cardboard. Be sure to draw them with the thumbs pointing towards...
An important part of learning to read music is number recognition. Young children can learn to play by ear, but it’s great to teach them to read music as well. I focus on the numbers 1-5 since each hand has 5 fingers. This activity is interactive and fun while it teaches, and it incorporates recycling...
