by Jenny Peters | Mar 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
Hey there, piano friends! Have you ever sat down at your piano, opened a book of sheet music, and felt your heart sink just a little bit? You see a wall of black dots, complex rhythms, and fingerings that look more like a game of Twister than a song. We’ve all been...
by Jenny Peters | Mar 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Have you ever looked at a piano and thought, “Someday, I’ll finally learn to play that”? Maybe you took lessons as a kid and quit because the scales were boring, or maybe life just got in the way. Whatever the reason, that “someday” often feels like...
by Jenny Peters | Mar 17, 2026 | Children and Music, Creativity, School Orchestras
Have you ever received an email that didn’t just brighten your day, but actually warmed your entire soul? I had one of those moments recently, and I simply couldn’t wait to share it with you. It’s a story about a violin, a legacy, and the incredible power of a...
by Jenny Peters | Mar 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Ever sat down at your piano, looked at the 88 black and white keys, and felt… stuck? You’ve spent weeks, maybe months, mastering a specific classical piece. You’ve got the notes down. You’ve followed every crescendo and staccato mark to the letter. But the...
by Jenny Peters | Mar 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
ASTA was such a good time. Like, “I lost my voice from talking shop with orchestra teachers” good. If you couldn’t make it (or you just want the highlights without the conference coffee), here are the big takeaways from my session on Flexible Fiddling—aka, how to turn...
