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Winter 2020; Vol. 11, No. 5
Winter 2020: Questions & Answers
Do you know of piano events or festivals in which students with special needs can participate? Diversity and inclusion are becoming more important in our daily lives…
Winter 2020; Vol. 11, No. 5
Winter 2020: Life in Music
"We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry,and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no…
Winter 2020; Vol. 11, No. 5
Winter 2020: Editor’s Letter: The Transformative Power of Music
As pianists and educators, many of us excel at creating meaningful musical opportunities for students and audiences whose backgrounds are similar to our own. But, how…
Winter 2020; Vol. 11, No. 5
Musician & Activist: A Conversation with Kayo Anderson
Kayo Anderson is a musician with LA Community Action Network (LA CAN), who works with Skid Row artists, many of whom are former industry-level musicians, to…
Winter 2020; Vol. 11, No. 5
Music for the Military – A Small Glance
Many service members returning home after World War II were diagnosed with “shell shock” and “combat fatigue,” which we now refer to as post-traumatic stress disorder…
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Winter 2020: Recordings
ROMANCE:THE PIANO MUSIC OF CLARA SCHUMANNIsata Kanneh-Mason, pianoDecca[Total Time 76:00]www.deccaclassics.com Contributing to this year's bicentennial celebration of Clara Schumann's birth is the debut album of the…
Winter 2020; Vol. 11, No. 5
Winter 2020: Book Review
With The Mindful Musician: Mental Skills for Peak Performance, Vanessa Cornett demonstrates how mindfulness has the potential to change musicians' lives, fostering a healthier outlook and…
Winter 2020; Vol. 11, No. 5
Winter 2020: New Music & Materials Reviews
(S4) TOCCATA "HYGAGAN," OPUS 229by Dianne Goolkasian Rahbee From the FJH Contemporary Keyboard Sheets, Toccata "Hygagan" by Dianne Goolkasian Rahbee is an engaging and virtuosic late-intermediate piano…
Winter 2020; Vol. 11, No. 5
Art—A Mirror Beauty
The other evening, I was reading from an interview with Joseph Campbell about myth and ancient cave art. In the discussion, he mentions the beauty of…
Winter 2020; Vol. 11, No. 5
Celebrating 100 Years: The Australian Music Examinations Board
EDITOR'S NOTE: As a new resident to Australia and having recently joined the faculty at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, I am naturally quite eager to learn about music…
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The Role of the Arts in Social Justice
What do weddings, funerals, bar mitzvahs, quinceañeras, and other celebrations and rites of passage have in common? How many times does someone say they relate a…
Winter 2020; Vol. 11, No. 5
Self-Compassion In the Studio: Helping our Students Practice with Kindness
As musicians striving towards perfection, we engage in destructive self-talk while practicing, undermining our confidence, disconnecting us from our bodies, and cutting us off from authentic artistic expression.…
Winter 2020; Vol. 11, No. 5
Community Music Schools as Advocates for Social Justice
As music educators we know that music serves multiple functions across society. Music helps a community mourn the loss of a friend, it serves as a…
Winter 2020; Vol. 11, No. 5
Winter 2020: Pupil Saver: First Steps into Ragtime
First steps into Ragtime If you're looking for a lively early-intermediate piece in ragtime style, you can find it in the music of Florence B. Price,…
Winter 2020; Vol. 11, No. 5
The Music Inside
The Piano Program In the spring of 2012, I began a small program for piano study at a women's correctional institution in Columbia, South Carolina. Over…
Winter 2020; Vol. 11, No. 5
Working with Pianists with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a common childhood disorder that piano teachers are likely to encounter during their career. This disorder can continue through…
Winter 2020; Vol. 11, No. 5
When our Piano Students Inspire Others: The Socially Conscious Piano Studio
Engaging in acts of kindness and collaboration is a mainstay of healthy living and a profound way to head off feelings of isolation, burnout, and depression.…
Winter 2020; Vol. 11, No. 5
Life After the Diagnosis: A Pianist’s Reflections on Life with Parkinson’s Disease
After thirty years as a Professional-in-Residence and Coordinator of Collaborative Piano at Louisiana State University (LSU), it was life as usual at the School of Music.…
Winter 2020; Vol. 11, No. 5
The Composer’s Score from Conception to Publication: The Evolution of Ginastera’s Piano Sonata No. 2
Pianists, when learning repertoire, are not always aware of the challenges faced in producing a published edition. Some composers seem to frequently change their minds, making…
Winter 2020; Vol. 11, No. 5
Winter 2020: Keyboard Kids
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Winter 2020; Vol. 11, No. 5
Special Needs, Special Gifts: Case Studies
"Carla, you're so enthusiastic about what you do, and you are obviously so happy doing it. Wouldn't it be wonderful if Kendall could take piano lessons…
Winter 2020; Vol. 11, No. 5
My Parents are Forcing Me to Take Piano Lessons! (And I don’t want to)
What kind of responses or plan does a teacher need when a student says: "I'm only taking piano lessons because my parents are making me take…