Creative iPad Resources
It is easier than ever to bring technology into the piano studio. Many teachers are excited to explore creative ways to make use of mobile devices including iPods and iPads. I have created a new resource page to give you some “out-of-the-box” ideas.
Go get started with six new sets of flash cards for ipad users.
Explore creative resources for your iPad
Piano Teaching Aids
Many of my favourite piano teaching aid ideas are ready for you to download.
You will find game descriptions and instructions for building them. Just click the links to download the pdf files and print. Go have fun!
Explore the piano teaching aids and flashcards
Just Picture It Technique
The Just Picture It Technique books are FREE to download and print. Available at levels 1 - 8, this series will help your students work more successfully at their technical requirements for exams.
Learning technique visually simply makes sense. Watch your students gain confidence and independence with their skills week after week.
Explore the Just Picture It Technique books
The Barnyard Friends
The Barnyard Friends is a a fun strategy for landmark note reading. It features cartoon animations, printable workbook pages, flashcards and more!
Your students will love reading notes on the grand staff with Gina, Cici the Cat and friends. And teachers will be happy to discover a memorable strategy that really works!
Now you can also play the Barnyard Friends Interactive Game!
Meet Anne Crosby Gaudet
Anne Crosby is a Canadian composer and creator of teaching material for children. She currently operates a thriving piano studio in Bedford, Nova Scotia. Her hobbies include digital photography, web design, video and animation. These skills have come to add an interesting artistic dimension to her teaching, composing and studio management.
Welcome to Piano Discoveries
Piano Discoveries is a website where teachers, parents and children are invited to explore creative resources for piano lessons.
- Music Discoveries is a terrific beginner piano method for children. Work online or in print, the choice is yours.
- The Barnyard Friends is a fun strategy for learning to read notes.
- Explore a collection of creative piano teaching aids, games and flashcards.
- Just Picture It Technique is a visual approach to learning technical requirements.
- PianoAnne Theory Tutorial videos are available to help spice up theory instruction.
The Barnyard Friends Game
Now your students can have fun playing with the Barnyard Friends at their computers. Practice moving the Friends to their landmark locations on the grand staff, name notes from Bass C to Treble C, or identify steps, skips and repeats on the staff. This is a great little game for your beginners! Just click the image below to get started. If you like the game, why not boomark it so your students can play any time.
You'll need Flash 9 to play this game. Click here to update your Adobe Flash Player.
PianoAnne Theory Tutorials
The PianoAnne Theory Tutorials are short video animations, which cover basic theory concepts with a clear and colorful approach.
You have free and easy access to the full collection of thirteen videos. Use them along with your favorite theory books to enhance learning. These tutorials are meant to prepare students for new concepts and help make theory time fun for everyone.
Explore the PianoAnne Theory Tutorials
Music Discoveries Online Learning!
A child's introduction to playing the piano should be full of fun! Afterall, the most effective learning comes from playful experiences. 
With Music Discoveries children can learn, listen and play at home, at school or in the studio using a computer and piano keyboard.
Every page includes an mp3 player so students can play along with the music accompaniment or listen to Tempo's friendly instructions. You are invited to print the workbook pages for additional pencil work practice. This material is free for educational use, so go ahead and begin your discovery!
