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September 2014; Vol. 6, No. 5
The Professional Contributions of Louise Goss
The professional contributions of eminent American piano pedagogue Louise Goss are countless. Her tireless efforts, along with those of Frances Clark, include the establishment of arguably…
September 2014; Vol. 6, No. 5
Louise Goss: In Memoriam
In April, the world of piano pedagogy lost a legend. In the following pages, friends and colleagues of Louise Goss pay tribute with remembrances and recollections. …
September 2014; Vol. 6, No. 5
Teaching Tips from Louise Goss
Louise Goss was a superb clinician and speaker. She had great clarity in her thinking about musical learning and an extraordinary vocabulary, but the quality that…
September 2014; Vol. 6, No. 5
Lesson Planning: A Teaching Essential?
Road maps and detours by Craig Sale One of my worst nightmares is arriving at the school where I teach to realize I have left that…
September 2014; Vol. 6, No. 5
Dot spots
Add improvised pizzazz to the easy rhythms found in beginner tunes by asking your students to identify "dot spots." These are places where students can substitute…
September 2014; Vol. 6, No. 5
Prelude Sets for Every Occasion
I first encountered the fascinating "prelude set" genre, like a great majority of pianists, through Chopin's 24 Preludes, Op. 28. After thoroughly exploring and enjoying the…
September 2014; Vol. 6, No. 5
What a Find!
My mother, who is also a piano teacher, enjoys finding and buying piano music for me —even to this day—and she usually finds really great stuff…
September 2014; Vol. 6, No. 5
Choosing a Master’s Degree Program in Piano Pedagogy
Richard Chronister founded the first National Association of Schools of Music approved degree program in piano pedagogy at the University of Tulsa in 1959. I recall…
September 2014; Vol. 6, No. 5
Preparing an Audition Program
As the conservatory audition season cycles in once again —as predictable as the ice and snow that always accompanies it in my neck of the woods—it…
September 2014; Vol. 6, No. 5
September 2014: Questions and Answers
Q: Recently I've noticed that creativity as a theme for conferences and workshops seems to be coming up more and more. What are your thoughts on creativity…
September 2014; Vol. 6, No. 5
I have a student who…
I have a student who graduated from my studio this year. Leah began study with me as a curly-haired, precocious five-year old. Today she is a…