Piano Inspires Podcast: George Litterst
Discovery homeSign up for email updatessubmit a question To celebrate the latest episode of the Piano Inspires Podcast featuring George Litterst, we are sharing an excerpted transcript of his conversation with Shana Kirk. Want to learn more about Litterst? Check out the latest installment of...
How do you use technology to organize and manage your studio?
Keyboard Companion Spring 2006; Vol. 17, No. 1
George Litterst, Editor Way back then … I can still remember the tools that I used for studio organization when I first began teaching in the 1970s. They were the same tools that everyone else used: a typewriter, a telephone, a pocket calendar, a pocket...
How do you use digital video in your teaching?
Keyboard Companion Winter 2005; Vol. 16, No. 4
George Litterst, Editor It’s easy. It’s useful. It’s fun. And, it’s affordable. I won’t delay you further with my comments on this subject. Below are inspiring ideas from a well known pedagogue with decades of teaching experience and from a young teacher who is currently...
How do you get help when you have problems with technology?
Keyboard Companion Autumn 2005; Vol. 16, No. 3
George Litterst, Editor Think back to your days as a high school, college, or graduate school piano student. Those were exciting days filled with as much practice and learning as you could squeeze out of a 24-hour day. The tools of our trade have evolved...
What Technologies Would You Like to See Improved or Invented for Use in Your Studio?
Keyboard Companion Autumn 2001; Vol. 12, No. 3
from Elvina Pearce This column marks the debut of George Litterst as Editor of Keyboard Companion’s Technology department. We are grateful to George for agreeing to serve in this capacity, and are delighted to have him on board! We know that all of us will...
How do you use multimedia in your concerts and student recitals?
Keyboard Companion Winter 2007; Vol. 18, No. 4
Multimedia is nothing more than the combination of two or more modalities of communication. Combine images with text, motion video with music, or ballet with sound effects, and you have created a multimedia piece. Unlike traditional recorded music, the live concert experience has always had a...
How do you build, organize, and manage your website?
Keyboard Companion Summer 2008; Vol. 19, No. 2
from the series: Tomorrow Today: Technology George Litterst, Editor A professional website is the essential doormat for the 21st-century piano studio. It is a location where prospective students can learn about you and what you offer, a tool for communicating with your students, and a venue for...
How do you use technology in the study of advanced literature?
Keyboard Companion Autumn 2007; Vol. 18, No. 3
Working with advanced students is challenging for many reasons, not the least of which is the issue of time management. As the students become more advanced, they tend to work simultaneously on both longer pieces and a greater number of pieces. For this reason, lessons...
Thirty Years of Teaching with Technology: Was it Worth It?
Spring 2020; Vol. 12, No. 1
Now that we have entered the third decade of the twenty- first century, I find myself looking back at the previous three decades and wondering: Did technology deliver on its implied promises? With advances in music technology, do piano students learn music faster, enjoy their...
How Do Mobile Devices and Apps Inspire and Facilitate Your Teaching?
September 2013; Vol. 5, No. 5
Every teacher who uses a mobile computing device has a favorite application. But rather than asking teachers about their favorite apps, I prefer to ask deeper questions: Do mobile computing devices have a transformative effect on your studio, your studio management, or the way in which...
Yes, Technology Can Simplify Your Hectic Teaching Life!
May 2013; Vol. 5, No. 3
It’s true! Check out the solutions from your colleagues that follow. There is no one approach that is the best one for all teachers. If you read on, I know you’ll be impressed with how creative good teachers can be with the business side of...
Wires, Cables, and Devices – Oh, My!
January 2013; Vol. 5, No. 1
When it comes time to remake your studio, it is a good idea to plan for your current and future technology gear, which may include any of the following: hi-fi system, recording paraphernalia, computer(s) and peripherals, pianos or keyboards with MIDI features, printer and scanner, networking devices, and maybe even a...
Practical tips for video recording your teaching
July 2015; Vol. 7, No. 4
What app(s) do you use for recording video on your smartphone or tablet? Stella: On my Android phone and tablet, I usually use the app that comes with the operating system. The various makers of Android devices (Samsung, Motorola, etc.) each provide a video recording...
Video: A valuable tool for teachers
July 2015; Vol. 7, No. 4
Playing the piano is much like driving a car. When you drive a car, you have a destination in mind, and you focus your attention simultaneously on both the route and the moment-by-moment actions that will bring you to your destination. Along the way, you...
2019 NCKP Preconference Highlights
Summer 2019; Vol. 11, No. 3
NCKP has eleven subcommittees, comprised of leaders in each of the following subcommittee areas: collaborative performance, collegiate pedagogy teaching, creative music making, inclusive teaching, independent music teachers, music in early childhood, research, students and young professionals, teaching adults, technology, and wellness. Over seventy-five individuals serve...