Inspired Piano Teaching Book Club – Week 1

facilitated by Dr. Rebecca Pennington and Dr. Carla Salas-Ruiz

Read Inspired Piano Teaching, connect with a community of piano teachers, and reflect on Marvin’s insights through recorded conversations and meaningful discussion. Facilitated by Dr. Rebecca Pennington and Dr. Carla Salas-Ruiz. Each meeting covers one portion of the book, with guided conversation around the topic of the week.

Purchase the book using code SUMMER for 20% off.

Thursdays • 1:00 PM EDT | July 30 • August 6 • August 13
In Person • Hybrid • Live Online

The New School for Music Study
4543 NJ-27, Kingston, NJ 08528

• July 30, 2026: Foundations, Beginners, and Teaching Philosophy
• August 6, 2026: Intermediate Teaching, Technique, and Studio Culture
• August 13, 2026: Performance, Interpretation, Sonatinas, Burnout, and Reflection

Week 1 — Foundations, Beginners, and Teaching Philosophy

Reading Focus: Preface–Introduction and Chapters 1–15

Major Themes

• Why we teach
• Inspiration vs criticism
• Beginning students
• Reading, rhythm, and aural skills
• TERRAC
• Practice habits
• First repertoire
• Interviews & first lessons
• Technique foundations