Author - Amy

As I continue to consider what this slightly new Friday Finds format looks like (with more themed content each week), I realized I also didn’t want to lose the charm of the fun list of random finds that this post series has always thrived on.

Thus, I’m going to shoot for the last Friday of each month being a compilation of the best finds from the past month – just like I used to do.

Enjoy!

 

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Congratulations to my good friend Joy Morin on celebrating 12 years of blogging!

I can’t imagine what the piano teacher world would be like without you – you’ve inspired so much of our world!

(P.S. She’s doing a great discount and giveaway this month so be sure and jump over there right away!)

 

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If you’re a Google Chrome user, did you know you can organize your tabs into groups? Who knew?!

 

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In February, Music Teacher’s National Association (MTNA) released a big new Business Resources section on their website

 

4

What to Do When Parent’s Don’t Want to Be Online for Music Lessons
( The Unfinished Lesson)

There may be more to it than we think! Here are four great tips from Rosemarie Penner.

 

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6 Brilliant Websites for Original Piano Sheet Music (Pianosaurus Rex)

 

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Notated versions of the RCM Level 9 and 10 Chord Progressions – for free. (The Collaborative Piano Blog)

 

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“The shelves at Trader Joe’s do what?!” That’s what I said when I read this post: The Mind-Blowing Trader Joe’s Trick We Just Learned on TikTok (The Kitchn)

 

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Speaking of Trader Joe’s, here’s my Trader Joe’s shopping list. (Piano Pantry)

 

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21 Podcasts for Piano Teachers in 2021 (Joy Morin | Color in My Piano)

 

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Using Social Media Effectively to Market Your Studio (Teach Music Online Podcast)

Some great tips with guest Sara Campbell. The top tip I told away was from their conversation on the difference between Marketing and Advertising!

 

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I can’t wait for season 2 of Nadiya Bakes on Netflix! Her personality is so fun and inviting. They haven’t announced a release date, but until then, enjoy season 1. Her happy face will be sure to brighten your day.

 

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The rest of February’s Friday Finds:

#207 Winter

#206 For all the Office Product Junkies

#205 A Superbowl-Inspired Friday

 

 

Many of us in the US have been hit these past couple of weeks with some serious weather. I can’t remember the last time we here in Indiana have seen this many days in a row of 20-degree weather and consistent snow with no melting and slush.

I have to say that I’m loving it! Working from home, of course, certainly makes it easier to enjoy and not dread. 🙂 I’ve always been of the opinion that if it’s going to be winter, I would rather experience the season with all it has to offer.

Stay warm and safe – especially all of you that have had to go through all the power outages!

-XOXO

 

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Winter’s Serenade Intermediate-level sheet music by Dennis Alexander

 

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The winter-scenes over on Kiel James Patrick’s Instagram account have been incredibly enjoyable to follow!

 

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A Winter playlist on Spotify. (Amy Chaplin)

Music that will set the scene for the beautiful side of winter including scenic white views, crisp cold, and comforting warm fuzzies.

 

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Look at this downtime for fresh produce as an opportunity to take advantage of all the beautiful fruits and vegetables that you can get in your freezer section!

 

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Trader Joe’s is one of my favorite places to buy frozen products. Check out this podcast episode highlighting their freezer section.

 

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The Perfect Winter Piano Piece (Wendy Stevens)

 

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Shades of Sound Listening & Coloring Book: Winter (Playful Piano)

Winter-time inspired grand-piano coloring page (Leila Viss).

 

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A short story: The Fir-Tree by Hans Christian Anderson (Becoming Minimalist)

 

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Cold church blues: practicing organ in the winter. (Rebekah Maxner)

 

 

 

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My Top 6 “But It Again” Products on Amazon (Piano Pantry)

Amazon is a great place to buy consumable office supplies!

 

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My New Favorite Tool in the Studio: Dry Erase Crayons! (Jennifer Foxx)

 

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My 6 Favorite Office Suppy Items as  Piano Teacher (Joy Morin)

Can office supplies really bring you joy? They sure can! Here are some joyful products that bring joy to our teacher friend, Joy! Ha! LOL.

 

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Chicken Fajita Stuffed Poblano Peppers (Simply Recipes)

 

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Favorite Tools of the Trade (Melody Payne)

Scroll CLEAR down to the “Office Supplies” section

 

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A Piano Teacher’s Shopping List: Organize and Inspire with these 13 Items (Teach Piano Today)

13 things Andrea Dow uses over and over, year after year.

 

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Piano Teacher “Must-Have’s”: A Minimalist’s List (Piano Pantry)

If I were a brand new teacher or if I had to start all over again in a very small space, what are the items that would be “must-haves”?

 

 

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Did you miss a previous week of Friday Finds? Here are quick links:

#205 Superbowl Inspired Friday
#204 Valentine Goodies
#203 Goodies from Down Under
#202 Planning for a New Semester
#201 Getting Taxes Organized

 

I’m going to be completely upfront with you – sports are not my thing – not even a little.

In high school, I enjoyed going to basketball and football games because I was a band kid and had school spirit.

The Colts have my fan-hood simply because I’m a Hoosier and have good friends that had season tickets for a while and took us once a year for several years.

Beyond that, I only pretend on Super Bowl Sunday because it’s one of my few opportunities to make game-day food. 🙂

Whether you’re having a small handful of friends over to view the game or watching with just your family, take the opportunity for a finger-food kind of day – they can be the best kind!

Since my 9-year-old nephew loves the Kansas City Chiefs, I’ll be rooting for them.

Have a great weekend!

 

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Football Fever sheet music from Wendy Stevens

 

 

Touchdown! sheet music from Piano Pronto

 

 

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For all you dill-pickle lovers:

Classic Pickle Ham & Cheese Rollups (Northern Yum)

These have been a favorite since high school. One of my best friends’ moms would always make them for us when we came over.

Dill Pickle Dip (anaffairfromtheheart.com)

The roll-ups above in a dip form! Be sure and really chop up the beef and pickles really well – maybe even pulse in the food processor so it’s in smaller bits.

 

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Freakonomics Podcast: An Eggheads Guide to the Superbowl (for people like me).

 

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Game-Winning Guac’ (Marcela Valladolid)

This has been my favorite guac for ages. Simple and classic.

 

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Trader Joe’s Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Chips are my absolute favorite!

P.S. I’m not sure why it’s taken me so long to subscribe to my favorite grocery store’s YouTube channel! 

 

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Football Note Match-Up Worksheet (Discoveries Piano Studio)

 

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Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms (Ina Garten)

Mushrooms – say no more.

 

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Sports-Themed Japanese Erasers (Amazon)

 

 

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Football Grand Staff Game and Football Key Game from Piano with a Twist on Teachers Pay Teachers.

 

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Ham & Cheese Tailgate Sliders (Once Upon a Chef)

Buffalo Chef Mix (Your Cup of Cake)