Spring 2024; Vol. 16, No. 1

Spring 2024; Vol. 16, No. 1

Benefits of peer learning in music settings, where students learn with and from each other, are notable and include development of student autonomy, cooperation skills, motivation,…

Spring 2024; Vol. 16, No. 1

Spring 2024; Vol. 16, No. 1

In the modern music studio, students, teachers, and parents face many issues. One of the most common challenges for teachers is figuring out how to sustain…

Spring 2024; Vol. 16, No. 1

One of the most important skills non-piano music majors learn in collegiate group piano classes is the ability to collaborate with others. There are many musical…

Spring 2024; Vol. 16, No. 1

The contributions of Dr. William Chapman Nyaho to the field of piano performance and pedagogy are numerous and lasting. From the beginning, his life has been…

Spring 2024; Vol. 16, No. 1

As piano teachers, we are invested in our own children's music lessons. Amy Boyes is a second-generation music teacher who was taught by her mother, and…

Spring 2024; Vol. 16, No. 1

Choreographing Success! by Desireé González-Miller Etudes are commonly assigned to students with the aim of improving specific technical elements in their playing. However, one does not…

Spring 2024; Vol. 16, No. 1

Playing with good technique gives us control and intentionality, and it minimizes our risk of injury. Beyond that, though, it just feels good! It’s an experience…

Spring 2024; Vol. 16, No. 1

Long-time readers will recall that for many years the astute and witty observations, thought-provoking questions, personal anecdotes, and musical and philosophical musings of Robert Weirich filled…

Spring 2024; Vol. 16, No. 1

This generously filled album includes short pieces and a song transcription of Fauré, the infamous white bird of Saint Saëns, the latter’s first cello concerto, the…

Spring 2024; Vol. 16, No. 1

We are in the midst of some of the most stressful and trying times in our history and certainly in our own lives. In the spring…

Spring 2024; Vol. 16, No. 1

As I’m sitting in my office, watching the snow fall, I’m pondering what I can explore that will be unique and interesting for myself, as well…

Spring 2024; Vol. 16, No. 1

Recently, in our newly launched Piano Inspires Podcast, I had the great honor to speak with Dr. William Chapman Nyaho who is the featured artist-educator in…

Spring 2024; Vol. 16, No. 1

ANSWER: This is an important question, for playing musically is the essence of our work with our students. There are several approaches which have been useful…