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Keyboard Companion Autumn 1992; Vol. 3, No. 3
How Do You Manage the Time and Commitment for Piano Study and Practice?
In today's world of busy schedules, working parents, and children involved in a wide array of activities outside of school, piano teachers are more and more…
Keyboard Companion Autumn 1992; Vol. 3, No. 3
What is Included in Your Weekly Written Assignment?
A teacher can learn a lot about a new student's previous study ~ and practice by simply looking at the former assignment notebook. That's why I…
Keyboard Companion Autumn 1992; Vol. 3, No. 3
Can Playing Deficiencies in Returning Adult Students be Corrected without Demoralizing Them?
This question implies a great deal of negativity because it includes the words deficiencies and demoralizing. Our writers for this issue have realistically addressed this question and…
Keyboard Companion Autumn 1992; Vol. 3, No. 3
Do You Teach Sightplaying from the Very First Lesson?
When children begin to learn to read word s, it is assumed that the goal is sight reading-the ability to say the word a split second after…
Keyboard Companion Autumn 1992; Vol. 3, No. 3
What are the Problems of the Thumb and How Do You Solve Them?
Teaching students about the thumb is as important as it is difficult. If the thumb is angled too high, the wrist sticks up. If the thumb…
Keyboard Companion Autumn 1992; Vol. 3, No. 3
How and Why Do You Promote Your Studio?
Have you ever thought how big your business card would have to be to display all the titles you hold in your company? Not only are…
Keyboard Companion Autumn 1992; Vol. 3, No. 3
When and How Do You Introduce the First Rubato
Onw of the finest musicians I know, a world-famous teacher/ performer, says, "Flexibility and nuance make music human. Without them, music becomes mechanical." This idea is also…
Keyboard Companion Autumn 1992; Vol. 3, No. 3
How Do You Find the Musical Messages in A Piece of Music?
The task of responding to this question is daunting, especially if one considers that musicians and philosophers have argued about the nature of music, and of…
Keyboard Companion Autumn 1992; Vol. 3, No. 3
What is Your Favorite Early-Level and Intermediate-Level Ensemble Music and Why?
Since a teacher plus a student equals a minimum of two, the learning process is an ensemble from the beginning. From the very first lessons, we eagerly introduce young students…
Keyboard Companion Autumn 1992; Vol. 3, No. 3
What Technology Do You Have at Home and How Do You Use It?
During the past decade many students have been exposed to technology-at school, in their piano lessons, at retail stores, arcades, MTV, etc. As a result, many families…
Keyboard Companion Autumn 1992; Vol. 3, No. 3
From the Inside Out: Motivation – How Do You Find the Musical Messages in A Piece of Music?
How Do You Find the Musical Messages in A Piece of Music? Joyce Cameron, Editor The task of responding to this question is daunting, especially if…
Keyboard Companion Autumn 1992; Vol. 3, No. 3
It’s Never Too Late: Adult Piano Study – Can Playing Deficiencies in Returning Adult Students be Corrected without Demoralizing Them?
Can Playing Deficiencies in Returning Adult Students be Corrected without Demoralizing Them? Brenda Dillon, Editor This question implies a great deal of negativity because it includes…
Keyboard Companion Autumn 1992; Vol. 3, No. 3
Putting It All Together: Repertoire – What is Your Favorite Early-Level and Intermediate-Level Ensemble Music and Why?
What is Your Favorite Early-Level and Intermediate-Level Ensemble Music and Why? Martha Appleby, Editor Since a teacher plus a student equals a minimum of two, the…
Keyboard Companion Autumn 1992; Vol. 3, No. 3
The Editor’s Page
by Richard Chronister The jazz pianist featured on this issue's cover is the work of artist Leo Meiersdorff, a native of Berlin, Germany where he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts. A jazz pianist himself,…
Keyboard Companion Autumn 1992; Vol. 3, No. 3
Independence Day: Music Reading – Do You Teach Sightplaying From the Very First Lesson?
Do You Teach Sightplaying From the Very First Lesson? by Richard Chronister When children begin to learn to read words, it is assumed that the goal is sight reading—the…
Keyboard Companion Autumn 1992; Vol. 3, No. 3
Let’s Get Physical: Technique – What Are the Problems of the Thumb and How Do You Solve Them?
What Are the Problems of the Thumb and How Do You Solve Them? Steven Roberson, Editor Teaching students about the thumb is as important as it is…
Keyboard Companion Autumn 1992; Vol. 3, No. 3
How and Why Do You Promote Your Studio?
Keyboard Companion Autumn 1992; Vol. 3, No. 3
When and How Do You Introduce the First Rubato
Keyboard Companion Autumn 1992; Vol. 3, No. 3
The Adult Piano Study Post Box Autumn 1992
Keyboard Companion Autumn 1992; Vol. 3, No. 3
The Magic Triangle: Teacher/Student/Parent – How Do You Manage the Time and Commitment for Piano Study and Practice?
How Do You Manage the Time and Commitment for Piano Study and Practice? Cathy Albergo, Editor (With the assistance of 25 families) In today’s world of…
Keyboard Companion Autumn 1992; Vol. 3, No. 3
The Other Teacher: Home Practice – What Is Included in Your Weekly Written Assignments?
What Is Included in Your Weekly Written Assignments? Elvina Pearce, Editor A teacher can learn a lot about a new student's previous study and practice by…
Keyboard Companion Autumn 1992; Vol. 3, No. 3
The Adult Music Study Post Box
I continue to enjoy reading KEYBOARD COMPANION… Following the publication of her response to the question, Is it accurate to assume that all adult students study…
Keyboard Companion Autumn 1992; Vol. 3, No. 3
The Heart of the Matter: Rhythm – When and How Do You Introduce the First Rubato?
Rhythm – When and How Do You Introduce the First Rubato? Marvin Blickenstaff, Editor One of the finest musicians I know, a world-famous teacher/performer, says, "Flexibility…