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 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...
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...
