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April 29, 2025

The Missing Link in Piano Teaching — Fixed.

Oclef Notation isn't just a better way to mark music. It's a visual system that turns confusing movements into clear, teachable steps. Most beginners don’t naturally connect sheet music to what their hands need to do — and that disconnect slows everything down. In this quick video, we’ll show you how to bridge that gap by marking crossovers, pivots, and shifts on the score itself. It’s like giving your students a GPS for their fingers. Whether you're inside a Kaizen session or leading your ow...

April 29, 2025

Teach What Most Teachers Miss

This next-level Oclef Notation tutorial dives into three essential moves every beginner needs—but few are ever taught well: stretches beyond the basic five-finger frame, folds that reshape the hand mid-phrase, and jumps that navigate the keyboard with control and confidence. These aren’t just technical fixes—they’re foundational patterns. And once you learn how to notate them, your students will stop guessing and start feeling the right motion. Whether you're in Kaizen or running your own stu...