Katie Dean
We believe there is more to music than just playing an instrument—it’s a journey of self-discovery, creativity, and growth. Guided by her passion for nurturing musicians of all ages, Katie created the Mindful Music Practice Planner to transform how students, teachers, and parents approach practice every day.This planner provides a comprehensive system that:Encourages Consistency: Structured pages, weekly overviews, and reward charts make it fun to maintain regular practice.
Promotes Mindful Learning: Reflection prompts help students focus on quality over quantity, deepening their musical understanding.
Celebrates Progress: Our milestone-based reward system motivates students to keep going by recognising their achievements, big and small.
Supports Collaboration: A clear, shared framework keeps students, teachers, and parents on the same page, ensuring practice goals are aligned.
Beyond music, we’re committed to conscious and sustainable practices. That’s why our planners are printed on FSC-certified paper.We’re passionate about empowering every aspiring musician to unlock their full potential—one mindful practice session at a time. Thank you for being part of our community and for helping us cultivate a love for music that lasts a lifetime.
Mindful Music Practice Pins
Small rewards. Big milestones. A little reminder to be proud of how far you've come.
Music practice is a journey — and every step deserves to be celebrated.The Mindful Music Practice Pins are beautiful little milestone rewards designed to encourage students, recognise their progress and make practising feel positive and rewarding.They are part of the Mindful Music Practice Program, but they also make wonderful gifts for piano and music students at the end of the year, after an exam, eisteddfod, recital or special achievement.Designed in Tasmania. Made with heart.These pins were designed in Tasmania by Katie Dean, creator of the Mindful Music Practice Program, and brought to life by Tasmanian artist Onikatsu.Together, we've created a collection of music-inspired pins that students can treasure as little reminders of their musical achievements.