In this issue
January 2012; Vol. 4, No. 1
Tackling a Twelve-Year Old’s Slump
Katherine, one of my more talented students, recently gave me this honest description of a typical practice session. She is twelve. "It takes me forever to…
January 2012; Vol. 4, No. 1
Creative Being and the Disciplined Life
Imagine living our lives sans creativity. We would never vary our diets or the kinds of books we read. We would dress in similar styles every…
January 2012; Vol. 4, No. 1
An Interview With Jean-Yves Thibaudet
French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet has had a home in the U.S. for many years, first in New York, and, since 1998, in Los Angeles. French in…
January 2012; Vol. 4, No. 1
The Story of Music on Board the RMS Titanic
It was to be an unforgettable voyage. The RMS Titanic was a ship orchestrated to be grander than any other. For those who designed her she was…
January 2012; Vol. 4, No. 1
The Enchanted World of Fairy Tales
Throughout their long history, fairy tales have fascinated people the world over. Their multi-generational appeal contradicts the notion that they are solely for children. Composers have…
January 2012; Vol. 4, No. 1
The Rhythms of Jazz: Syncopation
An important aspect of rhythm (in any style of music) is the alternation of accented and unaccented musical elements. When the accented elements differ from what…
January 2012; Vol. 4, No. 1
Boiling it Down: Recipes for Effective Teaching
When I think back on the great teachers I have encountered in my life, I find that they all had one thing in common—the ability to…
January 2012; Vol. 4, No. 1
Feeling Singing? Coping with Burnout
As you returned from the holiday break (or madness!), did you look forward to your regular teaching schedule, or did you feel less than enthusiastic at…
January 2012; Vol. 4, No. 1
Virtual Reality in the Piano Studio
If you are a Star Trek fan or at least have a passing familiarity with the television series, you may be aware that people still play…
January 2012; Vol. 4, No. 1
January 2012: Questions & Answers
Q. I think I had a pretty good college pedagogy class, but I am still unsure about what to include in my student's lesson assignments. Could…