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May 2018; Vol. 10, No. 3
May 2018: New Music Reviews
Festival Sonatina by Eugénie Rocherelle The Classical sonatina is such a pedagogical treasure, as it provides great material to study and perform—teachers can spur growth in artistry,…
May 2018; Vol. 10, No. 3
May 2018: Recordings
DebussySteven Osborne, pianoHyperion CDA68161[Total Time 73:21]hyperion-records. co.uk Debussy Steven Osborne, piano Hyperion CDA68161 [Total Time 73:21] hyperion-records. co.uk Eleven years after the release of his recording…
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May 2018: First Looks: Apps for Teaching
A closer look at SuperScore A unique liquid display? Embedded performances? Interactive features for learning and performing? An amazing library of scores? Is it possible that…
May 2018; Vol. 10, No. 3
May 2018: Questions and Answers
Q: Is it OK for a student to continue study if they don't practice? I have a student who reads well and enjoys her lessons, but…
May 2018; Vol. 10, No. 3
DIGITAL-ONLY CONTENT: Online Teaching: How I Work With My Students in Saudi Arabia
When I moved back to the United States after living in Saudi Arabia for fifteen years, I went from a full teaching studio of over 50…
May 2018; Vol. 10, No. 3
DIGITAL ONLY CONTENT: Speak Out! Five-and-a-Half Minutes With Composer, Pianist, Teacher, and Editor, Keith Porter-Snell
Keith, this column is generally reserved for composers, but you are much more than this as a pianist, composer, teacher, and editor. Which hat do you…
May 2018; Vol. 10, No. 3
May 2018: Keyboard Kids
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100 Days of Practice?
Our student, Maria Willertz, recently stood on the stage of Steinway Hall in Cincinnati proudly displaying her certificate for having practiced 100 days in a row,…
May 2018; Vol. 10, No. 3
Digital-Only: Piano Palooza in Cleveland!
Over 50 young musicians had a fun-filled time at Piano Palooza, a carnival of music games for elementary-level piano students ages 12 and under. Participants visited…
May 2018; Vol. 10, No. 3
Fostering Collaboration: Elementary and Intermediate Works for Pianist and Narrator
By default, being a pianist can feel like a lonely musical pursuit. Students frequently take private lessons, practice alone, perform solo repertoire, and only occasionally play…
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May 2018: Pupil Saver
Got a Pupil Saver? We love to hear from you. If you are interested in submitting your Pupil Saver for consideration, please contact Susan Geffen at…
May 2018; Vol. 10, No. 3
Digital-Only Content: Dartington Hall Celebrates 70 Years!
Dartington Hall is a creative institution and historical meeting ground for those hungry to explore a new musical landscape, renowned for its compelling and diverse community…
May 2018; Vol. 10, No. 3
My Hardest Lesson Ever
Ah, music," he said, wiping his eyes. "A magic beyond all we do here!by J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone We music teachers teach with our…
May 2018; Vol. 10, No. 3
DIGITAL-ONLY CONTENT: The Harmony Program celebrates 10 years of service to New York City.
Celebrating the success of its students and the vital role music plays in shaping communities in the New York City metro area: This year marks the…
May 2018; Vol. 10, No. 3
How to Become an Indispensable Piano Teacher
In a world where parents are constantly reevaluatiing the cost of a recurring service, job security may depend in part upon how indispensable we are to our…
May 2018; Vol. 10, No. 3
Bringing it Home
For a pianist without high-level management, organizing a tour can feel like an impossible undertaking. There are many reasons why touring is harder than ever before:…
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May 2018: Perspectives
Change When you think of the word "change," what comes to your mind? Without trying to think too hard, or second guess if I am after something…
May 2018; Vol. 10, No. 3
Remembering Jane Bastien
Editor's note: These are longer versions of the articles from the May/June 2018 print version of Clavier Companion. Becoming Friends with Jane by Keith Porter-Snell I met Jane…
May 2018; Vol. 10, No. 3
May 2018: Closer Look
An invitation to the piano party SE3-4) Lang Lang Academy: The Lang Lang Piano Method, Levels 1-5, by Lang Lang. No one could ever rightfully accuse Lang…
May 2018; Vol. 10, No. 3
Go Green (Screen) and Bring the Music to Life!
Imagine your student performing inside the Sydney Opera House, at the top of Mount Fuji, or even on the rings of Saturn. Seem impossible? It's not! Using green…
May 2018; Vol. 10, No. 3
May 2018: Editor’s Column
The balance of things Our topic this month, "Consider this: Inclusion, Ideas, and Innovations," invites you to explore this expanding universe of piano pedagogy. For some…
May 2018; Vol. 10, No. 3
May 2018: Variations
Rediscovering the joy of music 1950. Rediscovering the Joy of Music Lincoln, Nebraska. I am four years old, living with my parents in a new GI-Bill…
May 2018; Vol. 10, No. 3
May 2018: Preludes
Musical News and Notes News from Clavier Companion! Starting with the September/October 2018 issue, Clavier Companion will feature a number of new and expanded columns—improvisational arts,…
May 2018; Vol. 10, No. 3
Inclusion: Part 1, Bringing music-making to everyone
If there is one thing that music can do, it can bridge all divides. It does not recognize age or gender, race or social class. Music…
May 2018; Vol. 10, No. 3
Inclusion: Part 2, The MusicLink connection
MusicLink begins with a simple idea: link an eager disadvantaged student with a professional teacher who provides lessons for little or no cost for as long…
May 2018; Vol. 10, No. 3
Inclusion: Part 3, The Celebrating the Spectrum Piano Festival at Michigan State
The Celebrating the Spectrum Piano Festival at Michigan State University was a first-of-its-kind summer piano festival that first occurred from July 24-31, 2016. This festival immersed…
May 2018; Vol. 10, No. 3
Inclusion: Part 4, Music knows no walls
The words above the entrance doors in the Camille Griffin Graham Correctional Institution of Columbia, South Carolina, read, "Living a life that matters doesn't happen by…
May 2018; Vol. 10, No. 3
The Repertoire-Rich Challenge: Three Stories to Inspire You
The more you learn, the more you know: Adopting a repertoire-rich attitude in your studio For a couple of hundred years now, piano teachers (and their piano students…
May 2018; Vol. 10, No. 3
May 2018: Create and Motivate
Combining scales and chords Here are three exercises that benefit all musicians regardless of their preferred style or approach to making music: Scales Chord drills Scales and chords…
May 2018; Vol. 10, No. 3
Celebrating our Colleague, Bruce Berr
We are blessed in our profession to have opportunities to interact with the best in our field—the best teachers, colleagues, friends. Such has been the case…