Why I Start Christmas Music In November
From The Victoria Clark Show for Music Teachers · 42:32
Show by Victoria Clark
Every November I pick up Tchaikovsky's Waltz of the Flowers, and every year Christmas comes and goes before it's finished. I can laugh about mine, but an unfinished Christmas piece can leave a student feeling they've failed. Here's why I start my students' Christmas music in November, and how I make sure every piece is ready by the last lesson, whatever instrument you teach. In this episode, you'll hear:Why I wait until the second half of the autumn term, and how to count the lessons you have leftHow I judge a piece a student can finish: easier arrangements, duets and lead sheetsThe range of Christmas music I offer, from carols to Sia, and where I find arrangementsMaking Christmas music a choice for every studentPlanning a fun last lesson of term now, with my Christmas rhythm cards Mentioned in this episode:Free Christmas Rhythm CardsSheet Music Direct and the PASS subscription This is an affiliate link, so I may earn a small commission if you sign up, at no extra cost to you.MusicnotesMuseScore (user-submitted scores, so quality varies)Piano Safari method books (my summary pages)My student piano planners, with the practice stars pageNext week: The Christmas Recital That Takes Almost No OrganisingKnow a teacher choosing Christmas pieces? Please share this episode with them :)Access the show notes here: Episode 19 Show Notes
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