🎃 Spooky-Fun Ways to Practice Piano This Month!
- Amanda Limon
- Oct 6
- 3 min read
October is one of our favorite months at Amanda Limón Piano Studio — the air feels festive, the students are excited for our Fall Recital at Paper Moon Event Hall, and the piano keys are dancing with Halloween spirit!
This month, let’s make practice spooktacular with games, themed challenges, and fun traditions that keep motivation high. Whether your child is in Suzuki Book 1 or Book 3, these ideas add a sprinkle of creativity to their daily routine — keeping progress consistent while embracing the season.
🕷️ 1. The Halloween Practice Challenge
Throughout October, students can use their Halloween Practice Chart to track their practice days. Each completed day earns a “pumpkin,” “bat,” or “candy corn” sticker (or simple check mark).The goal? Fill the entire chart by Halloween!🎁 At the end of the month, students who complete their chart will receive a small studio treat or special mention at group class.
Download your printable Halloween Practice Chart
👻 2. Trick-or-Treat Rhythm Game
Bring rhythm drills to life by turning them into a trick-or-treat adventure!
Write simple rhythm patterns (quarter, half, eighth notes) on orange and black cards.
Place them in a pumpkin bucket or candy bowl.
Have your child draw one card, clap the rhythm, and then play it on any white key!
To make it extra fun, alternate cards labeled “Trick” (play it backward, softly, or using one hand) and “Treat” (get a sticker or silly dance reward).
This is a great pre-recital warm-up that strengthens rhythmic fluency while keeping practice playful.
🧙 3. Costume & Character Week
During the last week of October, students are invited to come to their lessons in musician-friendly costumes!Encourage your child to choose a costume that allows freedom of movement at the piano — like a mini Mozart, a ghost with cut-out sleeves, or their favorite book character.This little burst of imagination helps students connect music to expression, creativity, and fun — key Suzuki principles!
🧛 4. “Spooky Sounds” Exploration
For your little ones, this is the perfect month to explore sound and imagination at the piano.Try this at home:
Ask your child, “Can you make your piano sound like a ghost? Like a witch flying? Like raindrops on Halloween night?”
Let them experiment with high, low, and middle sounds to create their own “spooky soundtrack.”This simple creative play develops tone awareness, touch, and expressive control — all wrapped in fun storytelling.
🕸️ 5. Fall Recital Highlights at Paper Moon
Our Fall Recital was such a wonderful celebration! Students performed beautifully, showing courage, focus, and growth.Parents, thank you for helping your children prepare and for supporting their musical journey. Every bow, every smile, and every note reflected months of practice and love.You can find photos and highlights from the recital on our [Studio Instagram @limonpianostudio].
💀 6. Halloween Playlist for Suzuki Students
Set the Halloween mood by adding some seasonal music to your child’s listening routine:
Danse Macabre – Saint-Saëns
In the Hall of the Mountain King – Grieg
Night on Bald Mountain – Mussorgsky
Hedwig’s Theme – John Williams
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor – Bach
Listening together at home helps reinforce rhythm, tone, and musical imagination — core elements of the Suzuki philosophy.
🕯️ Closing Message from Miss Amanda
“October is a magical time for creativity! My goal this month is for students to connect music with imagination — to see how piano practice can be fun, expressive, and full of character. I hope our Halloween activities remind families that learning music is not just about accuracy, but about joy.”
🎃 Call-to-Action
👉 Download your Halloween Practice Chart here
Keep it on your piano, track your progress, and tag your photos with #LimonPianoStudio so we can celebrate your spooky practice journey together!
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