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Keyboard Companion Autumn 2004; Vol. 15, No. 3
What qualities do families that support their children’s piano study share?
from the series: The Magic Triangle: Teacher/Student/Parent Barbara Kreader, Editor Gather together a group of piano teachers and the topic often turns to their students and practicing…
Keyboard Companion Autumn 2004; Vol. 15, No. 3
How do you teach students to listen to themselves as they practice?
from the series: The Other Teacher: Home Practice In an interview with Nelita True which appeared in the Home Practice column of the Autumn 2002 issue of…
Keyboard Companion Autumn 2004; Vol. 15, No. 3
How do you teach reading in group lessons?
from the series: Independence Day: Music Reading Craig Sale, Editor Group lessons are able to facilitate the learning of music reading concepts in an efficient, effective manner.…
Keyboard Companion Autumn 2004; Vol. 15, No. 3
Is there a way to make technical practice fun?
from the series: Let's Get Physical: Technique Scott McBride Smith, Editor A child need not be very clever To learn that, 'Later, dear', means 'Never'. Ogden Nash,…
Keyboard Companion Autumn 2004; Vol. 15, No. 3
How do you help your students achieve rhythmic continuity in slow pieces without sounding mechanical?
from the series: The Heart of the Matter: Rhythm The music must proceed forward at all times, and in an inevitable and seemingly uniform way. My most…
Keyboard Companion Autumn 2004; Vol. 15, No. 3
Can we teach piano technique without physically touching the student?
from the series: Issues and Ideas: Perspectives in Pedagogy Kathleen Murray, Editor Those of us who teach a physical skill have to try to balance a number of issues. This…
Keyboard Companion Autumn 2004; Vol. 15, No. 3
What motivates adults to continue piano lessons?
from the series: It's Never Too Late: Adult Piano Study Brenda Dillon, Editor A walk down memory lane ... It has been said that inside the body…
Keyboard Companion Autumn 2004; Vol. 15, No. 3
What repertoire do you use when a student can play with only one hand, and how do you assign it?
from the series: Putting It All Together: Repertoire Marvin Blickenstaff, Editor All teachers become skilled in dealing with the unexpected. Most of us have had stud en…
Keyboard Companion Autumn 2004; Vol. 15, No. 3
How did you get started with technology in your studio?
from the series: Tomorrow Today: Technology George Litterst, Editor Teacher or technologist? Most teachers using technology are teachers and musicians first, and users of technology second. It…
Keyboard Companion Autumn 2004; Vol. 15, No. 3
Views: An interview with the Bastiens
from the series: The World Around Us: News and Views Helen Smith Tarchalski, Editor Lisa, Lori, Jane, and James Bastien. Introduction The Bastien name and outstanding early-level…