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Summer 2023; Vol. 15, No. 2
OLGA KERN: A Consummate and Positive ARTIST
by Sara M. Ernst Concert pianist Olga Kern has been a regular presence on the international stage since her winning of the Eleventh Cliburn International Piano…
Summer 2023; Vol. 15, No. 2
SUMMER 2023: Using Summer Break to Explore Piano Skills
Pamela D. Pike Editor-in-Chief and Chief Content Director Many musicians use the summer break from teaching and performing to learn new music and prepare for the…
Summer 2023; Vol. 15, No. 2
Memories of Martha (Marty) Baker-Jordan (1937–2023)
Dr. Martha Baker-Jordan served as Professor of Piano and Piano Pedagogy at California State University, Fullerton, for thirty-four years. She created the bachelor’s and master’s degree…
Summer 2023; Vol. 15, No. 2
Summer 2023: Pupil Saver: “A Groovy Left Hand”
"A Groovy Left Hand" from 11 Easy Pieces for Piano by Sven Birch Catchy swing-style variations for the intermediate student by Olivia Ellis As a piano…
Summer 2023; Vol. 15, No. 2
Composer or Editor Markings? Decoding Pianistic Questions through Filiation
By Jarred Dunn Part I. A Practical Review of Editing and Sources Filiation is the study of relationships between musical scores and sources, including previous editions…
Summer 2023; Vol. 15, No. 2
Mindfulness in the Piano Lesson: Where do We Start?
By Fernanda Nieto Since I was a child, one of my favorite things about playing in piano recitals was to sit silently by myself before a…
Summer 2023; Vol. 15, No. 2
Summer 2023: New Music and Materials
Are your students ready to explore the great outdoors? This collection offers young pianists an excursion into the mountains packed with awesome outdoor experiences. The ten…
Summer 2023; Vol. 15, No. 2
Breaking Out of the House of Corrections
By Craig Sale I will always remember Frances Clark stating that our lessons should not be a “house of corrections.” Instead, she felt we should do…
Summer 2023; Vol. 15, No. 2
Summer 2023: Book Review
PLAYING WITH FIRE: The Story of Maria Yudina, Pianist in Stalin's Russia by Elizabeth Wilson by Elizabeth Wilson, review by Veda Zuponcic Elizabeth Wilson's biography of…
Summer 2023; Vol. 15, No. 2
TRIBUTES TO Frances Clark Center Lifetime Achievement Honorees Michelle Conda & George Litterst
by Various Authors A Tribute to Michelle Conda: Her Many Contributions to Piano Pedagogy A Passionate Teacher There are moments in your life that, unbeknownst to…
Summer 2023; Vol. 15, No. 2
Summer 2023: Recording Reviews
Connecting Cultures: Four Hand Music From Around the World Deborah Moriarty and Zhihua Tang, pianoBlue Griffin DE 3592Total Time (74:11)bluegriffin.com Inspired during the global pandemic to…
Summer 2023; Vol. 15, No. 2
Summer 2023: Life in Music
As educators, we embrace summer as a time for reflection and renewal. It offers the possibilities to attend a conference, work on a new credential, catch…
Summer 2023; Vol. 15, No. 2
Summer 2023: Questions and Answers
Q: I have started judging local festivals and find myself struggling to give precise and concise feedback. This leads me to believe I am probably not…
Summer 2023; Vol. 15, No. 2
Summer 2023: Keyboard Kids
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