Fun Feature: Your Custom Awards
One feature that teachers love about Practice Space is the custom awards shop! In this part of the platform, teachers can set up awards that students can use their practice gems to buy.
Tips for Student Motivation
Practice Space is committed to getting music students to practice more and helping teachers create better lessons for their students, so we wanted to offer some simple tips on how to get your students practicing more. Check them out and give them a try!
Giving Helpful and Constructive Criticism To Your Students
If you’re wondering whether or not the criticism you are giving to your students is constructive or not, then you’ve come to the right place.
Criticism can help students be more productive the next time they perform a specific activity. However, poor criticism can be damaging. In this article, we’re going to talk about constructive criticism and what it means to be constructive.
Recitals are Over, Now What?
Many music students enter recital season in the earlier parts of the year and during winter. They spend many lessons and practice sessions prepping for their performances, which are there to help evaluate the progress they’ve made over the past couple of months.
Experiencing Music Teacher Burnout? - Here are some tips!
Dealing with music teacher burnout can feel like an overwhelming experience. If you ever have one of those days where you feel like everything is off or nothing is going right, bask in knowing that you are certainly not alone in that feeling!
Practice Space User Spotlight: Studio IV
Erin has been using Practice Space since the beginning of this school year with the majority of her students at Studio IV! We sat down with Erin to discuss how she uses Practice Space and how the platform has improved her students’ and teachers’ experiences!
Six Important Female Composers You Should Know About
Every student of music, regardless of their gender, needs someone to look up to. One of these people they look up to may be you, the music teacher, and one of these other people may be Beethoven (or even today's biggest pop star!).
Electric Keyboard Comparison
Is Mozart your source of inspiration? Do you want to follow his musical genius and create tunes of your own? So, what is stopping you? Oh right, an electric piano. If this is your first time, getting a piano for yourself can be quite intimidating. You might not know which one is the best or what you should look for in an electric piano before buying it. Fret not! We can help you!
Classical Guitar Comparison (Under $500)
Looking for a classical guitar while being on a budget can be quite challenging. It is not easy to buy a classical guitar that is high in quality and pocket-friendly. This is why we are more than happy to help you make a decision with our expert analysis. Let’s get right to it and compare all the guitars that are under the budget of $500, but definitely worth more.
Practice Space User Spotlight: Piano Central Studios
It’ll be a year in June since Piano Central Studios started using Practice Space! We sat down with Theresa Case, MEd, the owner of PCS, to discuss how she’s been using the Practice Space app to benefit her students, teachers, and parents.
Six Black-American Composers You Should Know About
It is important to remember and honor people that enhanced the beauty of this world through their talents. This post will recognize and honor four African-American composers that changed the world of music. Don’t forget to also download the sheet music collection we have compiled for free so you can share these wonderful pieces with your students.
Our Compiled Teaching Tips
On our Instagram (@practicespaceapp) we’ve been posting #TeachingTips to our story! We’ve compiled a list of all of them, thus far, for your reference.
Free Music Recording Software Comparison
Do you want to record high-quality music tracks with a reasonable budget? It is common knowledge that to record music, you need the best possible software. The industry is full of such software, and all you need to do is make sure you choose the best one. To help you select, we have compared different free music recording softwares. Read through the comparison and you will be able to make the best decision possible for you.
#ThrowbackThursday - Manuel Ponce
This #ThrowbackThursday, we’re honoring Manuel Ponce, a Mexican composer, pianist, and educator who was the first globally-recognized Mexican classical composer. Did you know that Manuel Ponce is one of Mexico's most beloved and influential figures in the world of classical music?
The Importance of Music Recitals
For people not familiar with the musical world, a music recital might sound like a foreign concept. Essentially, music recitals are the public display of learned musical routines by students from a music school or an academic school. In a music recital, friends and family are invited to enjoy the musical performances put forth. This is a great way to encourage the musicians of tomorrow and have a much-needed recreational activity.
#ThrowbackThursday - François Couperin
If you are a music fan, you may have heard of the famous French Baroque music composer Francois Couperin. He was born on Nov 10, 1668 in Paris. His early musical education came mainly from the tutelage of his father, Charles Couperin, and Jacques Thomelin.
Four Ways to Motivate Your Students
As a music educator, your job description includes a lot more than just teaching. You are required to perform several other roles to provide your students with the complete package that they need. For instance, if you are in a classroom full of students who are bored out of their minds and unwilling to learn, what can you do?