The Scary World of Teaching Babies
by Amelia Wong I thought I was in a safe zone after learning to overcome my fear of working with kids ages 4. I was enjoying my challenges working […]
Why I Sacrificed My ‘Precious’
I use toys as a tool to teach music to children. Some toys I bought, others were donated. Over the years, I have amassed a decent size collection of toys. These […]
Little Scary Monsters!
by Amelia Wong As a fresh young music graduate, being a rookie at piano teaching was indeed a huge learning platform for me. I remembered, I was terrified of children, […]
No response from the kid… uh-oh
I work with children of different personalities – dominant, strong-willed, gentle, hyperactive, reserved, unresponsive… the list could go on and on. I want to share with you a personal […]
Regaining my mojo…
by Amelia Wong Being a passionate and committed teacher, I’ve always had this belief that my students should achieve and work towards excellence. They should leave their lessons with […]
How to teach Mathematics in Music
Have you ever had a frustrating moment when you are teaching a child on a musical concept and the child just doesn’t get it? I have had THOUSANDS of those […]
Confidence is the Key to Success
There are many methodologies and pedagogies expounded by specialists on the best way to teach music to a child. Some believe that music is best learnt if kids play by […]
My Way or the Highway
How do you work with a child that has a dominant personality? I have had my fair share of these children who believe their way is the only way! Children […]
How to attract kids to attend music class
Have you ever lost your temper and raised your voice at a child for not being able to understand what you were teaching or saying? I have had countless experiences […]
Creating a Teacher’s Toolbag
Like a doctor, it is useful to have a bag that you bring along for your daily teaching needs. You never know when you will need them for music emergencies! […]
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