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March 2009; Vol. 1, No. 2
March 2009: Winds of Change
We're in the communication business. We may think our job is teaching little fingers to play, or furthering the mission statements of our music schools, or…
March 2009; Vol. 1, No. 2
Having It “All”
Thirty-plus years ago, on a February evening, I dashed across 57th street in Manhattan in blue jeans, weaving like a typical New Yorker between beeping cabs,…
March 2009; Vol. 1, No. 2
Alessio Bax Italian Virtuoso
First Prize winner In the Leeds International Pianoforte Competition in 2000, and at the Hamamatsu International Piano Competition in 1997, 31-year-old Italian pianist Alessio Bax has…
March 2009; Vol. 1, No. 2
Eugénie Rocherolle – An American Treasure
"One of the fundamental problems," says Eugenie Rocherolle, "is the fact that music in America is viewed merely as an extracurricular activity. We teachers need to reframe it…
March 2009; Vol. 1, No. 2
Jazz Suspensions: Bridges to Somewhere (Usually)
For the past quarter century I have conducted piano teacher workshops throughout the United States and Canada. Teachers always have a lot of great questions, and one of the…
March 2009; Vol. 1, No. 2
What Role Does Mental Preparation Play in Piano Technique?
Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.…
March 2009; Vol. 1, No. 2
What do you consider when planning and choosing repertoire for students?
Marvin Blickenstaff has stated that the "hook" for students to continue their piano studies is to assign challenging and motivating repertoire they want to play. That…
March 2009; Vol. 1, No. 2
How Do You Teach Students with AD/HD?
Have you ever had a student who just couldn't sit still and listen? Have you ever had a student who couldn't focus on what you were…
March 2009; Vol. 1, No. 2
What is Your Plan for Teaching A New Piece? How Does It Vary for Different Levels of Students?
Learning a new piece is like building a house. First there is a conception of the end result. The foundation is then laid - the more solid and…
March 2009; Vol. 1, No. 2
Publishing Your Movie: DVDs and Internet
In my first two articles you learned how to record and edit video. By this point in the series I hope you are excited about how easy and affordable it…