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Keyboard Companion Summer 1993; Vol. 4, No. 2
The Editor’s Page: The Human Touch
The Human Touch by Richard Chronister All of us have heard those lecturers who struggle valiantly to convince us that the only control we have over…
Keyboard Companion Summer 1993; Vol. 4, No. 2
The Magic Triangle: Teacher/Student/Parent – What Is Your Studio Policy?
What Is Your Studio Policy? by Cathy Albergo I am sure that all of us are familiar with the old real-estate axiom that the three most…
Keyboard Companion Summer 1993; Vol. 4, No. 2
The Motivation Post Boxes: Motivation at the Interview – Interviewing the Teacher
Motivation begins at the interview by Jennifer M. Kirkman In answer to the question How does your interview tell you what is likely to motivate a…
Keyboard Companion Summer 1993; Vol. 4, No. 2
Partners in Time: You and Your Piano – How Should I Plan for Retirement?
How Should I Plan for Retirement? Madeleine Crouch, Editor When we're in our twenties, fresh out of school and getting a career off the ground, we…
Keyboard Companion Summer 1993; Vol. 4, No. 2
The Other Teacher: Home Practice – How Do Your Students Practice a New Piece When You Don’t Give Them Any Help?
How Do Your Students Practice a New Piece When You Don't Give Them Any Help? Elvina Pearce, Editor Most of our lessons involve two processes—teaching and…
Keyboard Companion Summer 1993; Vol. 4, No. 2
It’s Never Too Late: Adult Piano Study – How Do You Handle the Discouraging Plateaus of Adult Piano Study?
How Do You Handle the Discouraging Plateaus of Adult Piano Study? Brenda Dillon, Editor Although this question implies that all plateaus are negative, our writers very…
Keyboard Companion Summer 1993; Vol. 4, No. 2
Putting It All Together: Repertoire – What Important Elements of Jazz Are Appropriate for Early-Level Students?
What Important Elements of Jazz Are Appropriate for Early-Level Students? Martha Appleby, Editor The wording of this question emerged after long stares at a blank computer…
Keyboard Companion Summer 1993; Vol. 4, No. 2
Tomorrow Today: Technology – How Do You Use the New Technology in Group Teaching?
How Do You Use the New Technology in Group Teaching? Marguerite Miller, Editor Although the term group teaching defies a simple definition or universal application, most…
Keyboard Companion Summer 1993; Vol. 4, No. 2
The Technology Post Boxes: Videos; Sequencing; Inexpensive Keyboards
Students call their parents and ask if they can stay longer… by Margaret Daily In response to questions regarding the use of technology in the traditional…
Keyboard Companion Summer 1993; Vol. 4, No. 2
The Heart of the Matter: Rhythm – When Does Rhythmic Training Become Training for Interpretation?
When Does Rhythmic Training Become Training for Interpretation? by Marvin Blickenstaff When one first reads the question posed for this month's column, an initial reaction is…