# 087 - 9 Creative Lesson Activities You Can Do with a Broken Arm

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Podcast: [Field Notes on Music Teaching & Learning](https://stenobird.com/podcast/field-notes-on-music-teaching-learning-265376)
Published: 2025-09-10T11:00:00+00:00
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It was about this time last year when I got a panicked email from a parent: “Jack broke his left wrist this week. What does this mean for piano? He’s in a cast.” Has this ever happened to you? Some parents may assume that lessons need to be paused during this time. I mean, they can’t play with only one hand… or can they? The answer is yes, and there’s more and more one-handed repertoire available. With a broken foot, we can focus on repertoire that doesn’t use the pedal, or they can learn to pedal with their left foot for a few weeks. But more importantly, what I want to convey to parents (and students) is that playing is only one facet of musicianship. There are so many other things we do in lessons, so many other skills we’re working to develop. It reminds me of something Frances Clark once said, “Teach the student first, the music second, and the piano third.” Today, I’m sharing a list of nine lesson activities you can do with a broken arm. Some of these are specific to piano, but some are relevant no matter what instrument you teach. I hope the next time you find yourself in a situation like this, you’ll have just what you need to continue learning and making music together. For show notes + a full transcript, click here . Resources Mentioned *Disclosure: some of the links in this episode are affiliate links, which means if you decide to purchase through any of them, I will earn a small commission. This helps support the podcast and allows me to continue creating free content. Thank you for your support! Sight-Reading and Rhythm Every Day (Helen Marlais) Rhythm Keeper, V ol. 1 (Samantha S teitz & Steve Aho) Ep. 059 - 7 Wa ys to Practice Rhythm Ep. 026 - My Favorite Aural Skil ls Games + Activities Ep. 085 - Ever yone Can Improvise E p. 083 - Bernstein and…

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