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Creative Repertoire: Musical Mashup

by Georgina Wilson

If you want a quick and easy way to get creative with repertoire, a musical mashup is your answer. But before we dive right into this Level 2 creativity activity, here’s a Level 1 to ease you in. Table of Contents: Keep the pitch, change the rest Make changes to a piece using non-pitch elements.

08/01/2025 Read more

Repertoire Remix

by Georgina Wilson

Repertoire is the backbone of everything in music lessons. Your students chose to learn an instrument because they want to be able to play pieces. But finding the right piece for the right student at the right time can be challenging. “My students are bored with the pieces in their method books.

07/22/2025 Read more

TopMusic Certification Unit Two

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Unit Two focuses on approaches to teaching repertoire and technique.

03/17/2025 Read more

How To Teach Super Mario Bros. On Piano

by Tim Topham

Do you have students who love Super Mario and would love to learn music from the video game? We have tips to help you out!

03/13/2023 Read more

How to Create a Piano Lead Sheet from Any Song

by Tim Topham

Get inspired with piano lead sheets!

10/01/2019 Read more

AMEB PIANO FOR LEISURE SERIES 4

by Tim Topham

About PFL Series 4 Piano for Leisure Series 4, which is only available in Australia, is designed to inspire and motivate students and teachers through well-chosen, sequenced repertoire and creative teaching recommendations and ideas.

06/28/2017 Read more
 

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40 pieces “Coffee Card” and where to find more repertoire

by Tim Topham

As you already know, I’m a huge advocate for having my students learn as many pieces as possible each year, with a studio benchmark of 40 pieces for all students.

03/22/2013 Read more