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Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
Reflections on the Life of Elvina Truman Pearce
On July 4, 2022, the world lost a guiding light in the field of piano pedagogy. Elvina Truman Pearce led a distinguished career for nearly seven…
by Todd Van Kekerix Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
Autumn 2022: Editor’s Letter
This past summer, I had the privilege of attending the Oberammergau Passion Play. As the Plague raged throughout Europe in the early seventeenth century, the townspeople…
Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
Pupil Saver: Journey to a New City
Are your students going through a slump in motivation? A musical journey to a new city with Mona Rejino’s 'Impressions of New York' might be just…
Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
No Thumb or Fifth Finger on Black Keys, Except…
One of the earliest fingering rules that students learn is to avoid putting thumbs or fifth fingers on black keys. As is the case for most…
Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
Autumn 2022: Keyboard Kids
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Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
Technology in the Post-COVID Piano Studio
Adapting to student needs is a hallmark of effective pedagogy, and at no time in recent memory have teachers had to adapt more quickly and completely…
Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
Elvina Truman Pearce: Short Tributes
After John and Elvina Pearce moved to Naperville in 1965, I became a piano student of Mrs. Pearce and studied with her for six years. Elvina…
Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
Creating a Singing Tone at the Piano
Although the piano is a percussive instrument, pianists are often required to create a 'singing' tone at the piano. Exquisite tone production is essential in 'cantabile'…
Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
Dealing With Double Notes: Practical Solutions for Small-Handed Pianists
Fourteen years ago, the editors of the Piano Magazine initiated an essay contest for collegiate music students, giving them an opportunity to share their ideas about…
Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
My Journey to Healthy Musicianship: Practical Ideas for Exploration and Self-Reflection in the Piano Studio
November 2011: The Moment My Life Changed Each of us can point to certain life events that represent a turning point. For me, that event was…
Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
Autumn 2022: New Music & Materials
Catherine Rollin’s newest collection of piano solos, Museum Masterpieces, Books A and B, was inspired by great works of art. Beautiful glossy paper in the center…
Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
Autumn 2022: Book Reviews
Every Good Boy Does Fine and The Piano: A History in 100 Pieces I am secretly, or not so secretly, if you ask my husband or…
Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
Autumn 2022: Recording Reviews
The latest addition to the formidable Polish composer’s discography is an authoritative offering by a world-class pianist. It features the popular second sonata and 10 Concert…
Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
Autumn 2022: Life in Music
With the passing of Elvina Truman Pearce, our community has lost another giant in our field. As the many testimonials in this issue attest, Elvina Pearce…
Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
Autumn 2022: Questions & Answers
Q: How can I prepare my elementary students to memorize their music with intention since they’ll need to practice memorizing for intermediate-level literature? A: In my…