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Keyboard Companion Spring 2006; Vol. 17, No. 1
A teacher’s greatest reward
Elvina Pearce, Editor-in-Chief Editor's Note: Some time ago I received the following piece from Craig Sale, Associate Editor for the magazine's Music Reading department. I was…
Keyboard Companion Spring 2006; Vol. 17, No. 1
What do we do about the pressured child?
Barbara Kreader, Editor As teachers, we have all received this call: "Hi, this is Bonnie, Jason's mother. Jason won't be able to come to his lesson…
Keyboard Companion Spring 2006; Vol. 17, No. 1
What suggestions would you give for maintenance practice of C.P.E. Bach’s “Solfeggietto”?
Elvina Pearce, Editor Most of us would agree that in order for students to feel comfortable and at home with the music they perform, they need…
Keyboard Companion Spring 2006; Vol. 17, No. 1
Do good reading skills help or hinder memorization?
Craig Sale, Editor As a good reader, I always believed that I was "score-dependent," making memorization a greater challenge. However, as a teacher I find that…
Keyboard Companion Spring 2006; Vol. 17, No. 1
What practice methods do you use to help students develop technical fluency?
Scott McBride Smith, Editor Musicianship. It's a word we hear a lot. It's not glamorous, or "sexy." On my own list of workshop topics, I list…
Keyboard Companion Spring 2006; Vol. 17, No. 1
What interesting situations have come up recently in your teaching of rhythm?
Bruce Berr, Editor Every person learns in complex ways that are unique and fascinating. Almost every day in my studio, it seems that a few things…
Keyboard Companion Spring 2006; Vol. 17, No. 1
What experiences in your background influenced your decision to compete in the Van Cliburn Competition for Outstanding Amateurs? — Part Two
Rebecca Johnson, Editor This article is the second in a series on the winners of the 2004 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs. In…
Keyboard Companion Spring 2006; Vol. 17, No. 1
Why am I passionate about adult teaching?
Michelle Conda, Editor Editor's Note: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the article that was originally scheduled for the Adult Study column in this issue of Keyboard Companion…
Keyboard Companion Spring 2006; Vol. 17, No. 1
What are some of your favorite “sure-fire” pieces for today’s junior high and high school students?
Nancy Bachus, Editor Most piano teachers would agree that one of the most difficult aspects of teaching is selecting the right repertoire for each student. A…
Keyboard Companion Spring 2006; Vol. 17, No. 1
How do you use technology to organize and manage your studio?
George Litterst, Editor Way back then ... I can still remember the tools that I used for studio organization when I first began teaching in the…
Keyboard Companion Spring 2006; Vol. 17, No. 1
Who does our professional image serve?
Helen Smith Tarchalski, Editor In our professional circles we often say among ourselves, "We don't pursue a career in music teaching primarily for the love of…