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March 2011; Vol. 3, No. 2
March 2011: Winds of Change
In the ongoing effort to stimulate my students, I have occasionally tried an all-studio repertoire project. For example, in the winter of 2009 my students performed…
March 2011; Vol. 3, No. 2
Life after graduate school: The importance of a mentor
Editor’s note: Clavier Companion is committed to bringing you the best writing from teachers and artists who are established leaders in our field. The perspective of our…
March 2011; Vol. 3, No. 2
An Interview with Anton Nel
Solo recitals in Mexico and South Carolina, featuring works by Granados, Debussy, Beethoven, and Chopin. Performances of the Grieg and Schumann concerti with orchestras in Indiana…
March 2011; Vol. 3, No. 2
Basic crescendo: What is wrong with it?
The crescendo. It is a basic and universal musical concept, one of those words that has drifted out of the realm of music and into the…
March 2011; Vol. 3, No. 2
Progressive progressions
Something wonderful happened to me this year: I was assigned a new student, Chris (not his or her real name), who is a very talented pianist,…
March 2011; Vol. 3, No. 2
A survey of current methods: Bastien Piano Basics
This issue continues Clavier Companion’s survey of piano methods. Each article in this series has three sections—an introductory synopsis by the Associate Editor, two articles written by teachers…
March 2011; Vol. 3, No. 2
Prokofiev’s Music for Children, Op. 65
When Sergei Prokofiev returned to the Soviet Union to live after many years in the West, many were surprised; and he was probably even more surprised…
March 2011; Vol. 3, No. 2
What aspects of teaching rhythm are the most difficult for your intern teachers?”
Yes, you may remember seeing this same topic previously in this Department—twice! When pedagogy teachers are confronted with this question (either artificially by us in this…
March 2011; Vol. 3, No. 2
Medical issues facing adult students
"Growing old is not for the weak in spirit." Although I've heard this adage countless times, I finally know what it means. For me, 2010 ushered in…
March 2011; Vol. 3, No. 2
How do you use mobile computing devices (such as smart phones, portable listening devices, and tablets) in your teaching?
Just when we have reached the point where traditional, personal computers have become ubiquitous in the home, modern society has become inundated with new mobile computing…