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Keyboard Companion Spring 2004; Vol. 15, No. 1
What Do You Like About Group Lessons?
The Magic Triangle: Teacher/Student/Parent Group teaching takes special skills. I rediscovered this fact last Fall when I began teaching Music Together, a program for infants, toddlers, and…
Keyboard Companion Spring 2004; Vol. 15, No. 1
What Are The Questions (and Answers) That Impact Adults’ Piano Study?
from the series: It's Never Too Late: Adult Piano Study Brenda Dillon, Editor Barbara Maris After reading Barbara Maris' book, Making Music at the Piano: Learning Strategies…
Keyboard Companion Spring 2004; Vol. 15, No. 1
How is Rhythm Enhanced by Solid Technique Skills?
from the series: The Heart of the Matter: Rhythm Bruce Berr, editor The question this issue straddles two departments in the magazine, Rhythm and Technique. It was therefore…
Keyboard Companion Spring 2004; Vol. 15, No. 1
How is Teaching Adults to Read Music Different Than Teaching Children?
from the series: Independence Day: Music Reading Adult beginners seem to challenge everything we think we know about teaching. From the books used to the rate of…
Keyboard Companion Spring 2004; Vol. 15, No. 1
What Practice Steps Would You Assign for the Burgmüller “Ballade” of Op. 100?
from the series: The Other Teacher: Home Practice Elvina Pearce, Editor The Burgmiiller "Ballade" of Op. 100 (see pages 18-19) is usually a favorite with all students…
Keyboard Companion Spring 2004; Vol. 15, No. 1
How Do You Use Technology to Teach Composition?
from the series: Tomorrow Today: Technology George Litterst, Editor Current technologies offer students and professionals a clear connection between the notation of a composition and the resulting…
Keyboard Companion Spring 2004; Vol. 15, No. 1
Views: What Factors Do You Consider When Setting Tuition Rates?
The World Around Us: News and Views Helen Smith Tarchalski, Editor Charging appropriate tuition rates benefits all involved. I told Lionel that this is going to…
Keyboard Companion Spring 2004; Vol. 15, No. 1
Reprise: What Teacher Was Most Influential in Your Teaching Career and Why?
from the series: Issues and Ideas: Perspectives in Pedagogy Kathleen Murray, editor I first posed this question back in the summer of 2002, and Bruce Berr and…
Keyboard Companion Spring 2004; Vol. 15, No. 1
Do You Use Recordings to Reinforce Your Teaching of Repertoire?
from the series: Putting It All Together: Repertoire Marvin Blickenstaff, Editor "Listen carefully." How many times did you use that phrase yesterday in your lessons? Listen...for what? How?…
Keyboard Companion Spring 2004; Vol. 15, No. 1
How Do You Teach Good Tone to Early-Level Students?
from the series: Let's Get Physical: Technique I met an old friend while writing my article for this issue of Keyboard Companion. It was great to renew…