As piano studios everywhere ramp up with recitals and exams in full swing, it’s easy to skip over one important task: taking time to celebrate each student’s journey in music.
That’s exactly why we’ve created a fun and heartfelt activity: the “Why I Love Piano” poster project.
We’ve whipped up five cool “Why I Love Piano” poster designs for you to download at the end of this post. This isn’t just for sprucing up your studio walls—it’s a way for students to reflect on what they’ve loved about learning piano this year, giving them a fun push towards re-registering and subtly showing off to newbies what makes your studio great.
“Why I Love Piano”: The How
You can download the “Why I Love Piano” posters at the bottom of the post. But first, here’s how you can roll out this activity in your studio, just in time before summer break hits:
1. Pick a Poster: To begin, let your students choose from one of our fun “Why I Love Piano” designs. We’ve included a design for adults and older beginners too!
2. Reflect and Write: Next, have them think about the past year and write down why they love piano. It could be because of a favorite song they learned, a new skill, or the feeling of playing music.
3. Hang ‘Em Up: Finally, put these posters up all over your studio or in the waiting area. It’s great for the kids to see their thoughts on display!
“Why I Love Piano”: The Why
This activity serves multiple purposes:
1. Reflection and Appreciation: It’s a chance for students to look back and appreciate all they’ve accomplished.
2. Fun Way to Wrap Up: It’s a lighthearted way to end the year and keeps everyone thinking positively about piano lessons.
3. Boost for Re-registration: Seeing their own words and feelings about piano can remind students why they love coming to your classes, nudging them to sign up again.
4. Great for Business: These posters are like little advertisements when other parents see them and get a peek into the happy experiences students are having.
This isn’t just about making the studio look pretty. It’s about creating a community vibe where everyone feels connected to their musical adventures. We encourage you to give this a go and watch how it adds a little extra sparkle to your students’ end-of-year experiences and brightens up your studio!
Before You Download Our Piano Posters
Do you have piano students who struggle with note reading? If so, summer is the perfect time to overcome this hurdle.
When kids return to lessons in the fall, the last thing you want to do is waste precious time reviewing note reading.
So, before you begin another year of lessons, encourage your struggling note readers to pick up Andrea and Trevor Dow’s Timed Note Reading Tests For Piano.
The first book in this series contains 90 days of exercises to reinforce note reading in middle C position and C position. Click here or on the cover below to learn more.
The second book in this series contains 95 days of exercises to reinforce note reading in treble C position and G position. Click here or on the cover below to learn more.
Download Our “Why I Love Piano” Posters
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