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...
by Jenny Peters | Mar 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
I am sitting here with a massive smile on my face, a warm cup of coffee in my hand, and a heart full of pride. Today is one of those “full circle” days that makes every year of teaching feel like a gift. In just a little while, I’m headed out to have lunch...
by Jenny Peters | Jan 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most string orchestra arrangements follow a predictable path: the students open the music, learn their specific notes, and “play the song.” While that builds reading skills, it often misses the most exciting part of being a musician—creativity. When I...
by Jenny Peters | Jan 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Do you want happy, engaged students who can’t wait to get to orchestra rehearsal? We all know the challenge: in a world increasingly shaped by AI and automation, how do we prepare our students to think on their feet? The answer lies in creativity. Encouraging creative...
by Jenny Peters | Jan 2, 2026 | Adults and Music, Piano Lessons
You decided to sit back down at the keys. You remembered the basics. You can still read the treble clef, and you might even remember that big “showpiece” you played for a recital when you were twelve. But then you hit a wall. You can “decode”...
