Spring 2026: Questions & Answers
Spring 2026; Vol. 18, No. 1
“If there is one thing that is at the heart of my teaching, it is to emphasize the beauty and the expressivity of musical sound… it is expressivity of musical sound that brings meaning to a human being’s life…That’s what teaching music is all about.”1...
Keyboard Companion Summer 2004; Vol. 15, No. 2
Keyboard Companion Summer 2004; Vol. 15, No. 2
view flipbook Page numbers refer to FlipBook pages and not the printed pages in the magazine. Page 5: The Editor’s Page It’s summer again – a time to look back, a time to plan ahead Elvina Pearce Page 8: Teacher/Student/Parent What are your all-time favorite...
Keyboard Companion Winter 2003; Vol. 14, No. 4
Keyboard Companion Winter 2003; Vol. 14, No. 4
view flipbook Page numbers refer to FlipBook pages and not the printed pages in the magazine. Page 5: The Editor’s Page Announcing two new magazine features … and an SOS!! Elvina Pearce Page 5: On the cover Page 8: Teacher/Student/Parent How does piano study in...
Keyboard Companion Summer 2003; Vol. 14, No. 2
Keyboard Companion Summer 2003; Vol. 14, No. 2
view flipbook Page numbers refer to FlipBook pages and not the printed pages in the magazine. Page 5: The Editor’s Page Summer – a time to reflect Elvina Pearce Page 6: On the cover Page 8: Teacher/Student/Parent What makes summer music camp a worthwhile experience?...
Keyboard Companion Spring 2003; Vol. 14, No. 1
Keyboard Companion Spring 2003; Vol. 14, No. 1
view flipbook Page numbers refer to FlipBook pages and not the printed pages in the magazine. Page 5: The Editor’s Page Elvina Pearce Page 6: On the cover Page 7: Readership Survey Page 10: Teacher/Student/Parent What qualities did you value in your piano teacher? Barbara...
Keyboard Companion Winter 2002; Vol. 13, No. 4
Keyboard Companion Winter 2002; Vol. 13, No. 4
view flipbook Page numbers refer to FlipBook pages and not the printed pages in the magazine. Page 5: The Editor’s Page Elvina Pearce Page 6: Teacher/Student/Parent What qualities do you value in your piano teacher? Barbara Kreader Page 12: Home Practice Practice Puzzlers – “What...
Keyboard Companion Autumn 2002; Vol. 13, No. 3
Keyboard Companion Autumn 2002; Vol. 13, No. 3
view flipbook Page numbers refer to FlipBook pages and not the printed pages in the magazine. Page 5: The Editor’s Page Elvina Pearce Page 6: Teacher/Student/Parent Should piano teachers require the same time commitment to practice as do athletic coaches? Barbara Kreader with Ann Clem...
Keyboard Companion Summer 2002; Vol. 13, No. 2
Keyboard Companion Summer 2002; Vol. 13, No. 2
view flipbook Page numbers refer to FlipBook pages and not the printed pages in the magazine. Page 5: The Editor’s Page Elvina Pearce Page 6: Teacher/Student/Parent How do you help students deal with stage fright? Barbara Kreader Page 10: Home Practice What technique exercises do...
Keyboard Companion Spring 2002; Vol. 13, No. 1
Keyboard Companion Spring 2002; Vol. 13, No. 1
view flipbook Page numbers refer to FlipBook pages and not the printed pages in the magazine. Page 5: The Editor’s Page Elvina Pearce Page 6: Teacher/Student/Parent How do you prepare students for college music auditions? Barbara Kreader Page 12: Home Practice How much hands-separate and...
Keyboard Companion Winter 2001; Vol. 12, No. 4
Keyboard Companion Winter 2001; Vol. 12, No. 4
wview flipbook Page numbers refer to FlipBook pages and not the printed pages in the magazine. Page 5: The Editor’s Page Elvina Pearce Page 6: Teacher/Student/Parent Should parents practice with their children? (Part Two) Barbara Kreader with Emily Ernst and Randy Ernst Page 10: Home...
Keyboard Companion Summer 2001; Vol. 12, No. 2
Keyboard Companion Summer 2001; Vol. 12, No. 2
view flipbook Page numbers refer to FlipBook pages and not the printed pages in the magazine. Page 5: The Editor’s Page Elvina Pearce Page 6: Teacher/Student/Parent What do you expect your students to gain from piano study? An interview with Harry Steckman by Barbara Kreader...
Keyboard Companion Spring 1994; Vol. 5, No. 1
Keyboard Companion Spring 1994; Vol. 5, No. 1
view flipbook Page numbers refer to FlipBook pages and not the printed pages in the magazine. Page 4: A Parent’s Point of View Music History Elizabeth Van Ness Page 5: The Editor’s Page Memories of Mozart Richard Chronister Page 6: Teacher/Student/Parent How do you make...
Keyboard Companion Spring 2001; Vol. 12, No. 1
Keyboard Companion Spring 2001; Vol. 12, No. 1
view flipbook Page numbers refer to FlipBook pages and not the printed pages in the magazine. Page 5: The Editor’s Page Elvina Pearce Page 6: Teacher/Student/Parent What goals do you have for your piano study? Barbara Kreader and Students Page 10: Home Practice What do...
Keyboard Companion Winter 1993; Vol. 4, No. 4
Keyboard Companion Winter 1993; Vol. 4, No. 4
view flipbook Page numbers refer to FlipBook pages and not the printed pages in the magazine. Page 4: Helping at Home A Parent’s Point of View Elizabeth Van Ness Page 5: The Editor’s Page Technology in the visual arts Richard Chronister Page 6: Teacher/Student/Parent What’s...
Keyboard Companion Summer 1994; Vol. 5, No. 2
Keyboard Companion Summer 1994; Vol. 5, No. 2
view flipbook Page numbers refer to FlipBook pages and not the printed pages in the magazine. Page 4: A Parent’s Point of View Home Computer Programs Elizabeth Van Ness Page 5: The Editor’s Page The Piano Class Richard Chronister Page 6: Teacher/Student/Parent What musical games...