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Keyboard Companion Winter 1995; Vol. 6, No. 4
Keyboard Companion Winter 1995; Vol. 6, No. 4
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Keyboard Companion Spring 1993; Vol. 4, No. 1
The Heart of the Matter: Rhythm – How Are Dalcroze Eurhythmics Concepts Integrated Into the Piano Lesson?
How Are Dalcroze Eurhythmics Concepts Integrated Into the Piano Lesson? Marvin Blickenstaff, Editor Every textbook and most articles dealing with music education methods make some mention…
Keyboard Companion Spring 1993; Vol. 4, No. 1
From the Inside Out: Motivation – How Does Your Interview Tell You What Is Likely To Motivate a New Student?
How Does Your Interview Tell You What Is Likely To Motivate a New Student? Joyce Cameron, Editor For many piano students, an interview provides the first…
Keyboard Companion Spring 1993; Vol. 4, No. 1
The Motivation Post Box: Be Familiar With Many Ways To Say, Very Good!
Be Familiar With Many Ways To Say,Very Good!... by Anne Nevin, Nevin Piano StudioMansfield, Pennsylvania In response to the question How do you motivate your pinna…
Keyboard Companion Spring 1993; Vol. 4, No. 1
It’s Never Too Late: Adult Piano Study – Do You Allow Your Adult Students To Work at Their Own Pace?
Do You Allow Your Adult Students To Work at Their Own Pace? Brenda Dillon, Editor Although our two writers agree that adult students should be allowed…
Keyboard Companion Spring 1993; Vol. 4, No. 1
Putting it All Together: Repertoire—Beyond the Beginning—How do you choose repertoire for your intermediate students?
Beyond the Beginning—How do you choose repertoire for your intermediate students? Martha Appleby, Editor Following the action-packed biannual meeting of The National Conference on Piano Pedagogy…
Keyboard Companion Spring 1993; Vol. 4, No. 1
Tomorrow Today: Technology —Are you a victim of misguided MIDI misinformation?
Are you a victim of misguided MIDI misinformation? Marguerite Miller, Editor AII editors look forward to hearing from their readers. For one thing, it is proof…
Keyboard Companion Spring 1993; Vol. 4, No. 1
The Repertoire Post Box: Ensemble Repertoire
I am a member of the Richmond First Piano Quartet... by Debby Lamb, Midlothian, Virginia I am delighted to see the series on ensemble music! (Autumn…
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Keyboard Companion Summer 1992; Vol. 3, No. 2
From the Inside Out: What Makes You (Your Child) Want to Practice?
What Makes You (Your Child) Want to Practice? by Joyce Cameron with assistance from 25 students, parents, and teachers. According to traditional wisdom, the proverbial mule…
Keyboard Companion Summer 1992; Vol. 3, No. 2
It’s Never Too Late: Adult Piano Study – What Should Be Included in the Curriculum for Adults in Addition to Repertoire?
What Should Be Included in the Curriculum for Adults in Addition to Repertoire? Brenda Dillon, Editor KEYBOARD COMPANION has made me repeatedly wish for the technology…
Keyboard Companion Summer 1992; Vol. 3, No. 2
The Rhythm Post Box: The clue is to sing, sing, sing!
The following was submitted earlier in answer to a previously posed question. We print it here as a general approach to rhythm and counting. by Mary…
Keyboard Companion Summer 1992; Vol. 3, No. 2
The Editor’s Page: Joy Carden’s Life-Surprises
The Editor's Page: Joy Carden's Life-Surprises Joy Carden is a piano teacher who believes that embracing life's surprises makes us able to do things we never…
Keyboard Companion Summer 1992; Vol. 3, No. 2
The Magic Triangle: Teacher/Student/Parent – What Role Should Competitive Activities Play in a Piano Student’s Development?
What Role Should Competitive Activities Play in a Piano Student's Development? Cathy Albergo, Editor Musical competitions comprise a wide variety of activities with varying formats and…
Keyboard Companion Summer 1992; Vol. 3, No. 2
Independence Day: Why Do You Teach the Five-Finger Pattern or Multi-Key Approach to Reading?
Richard Chronister, Editor By Richard Chronister In this issue, we explore another of the three basic approaches to beginning reading—the Five-Finger Pattern or Multi-Key approach. (In…
Keyboard Companion Summer 1992; Vol. 3, No. 2
The Magic Triangle Post Box: Communication skills that work
Jennifer M. Kirkman, St. Petersburg, Florida In answer to, How would you describe a good piano teacher? (Winter 1991) The name of the game in good…
Keyboard Companion Summer 1992; Vol. 3, No. 2
What are your main concerns about your students’ home practice?
Elivina Pearce It is always comforting to learn that most of us who teach piano have similar concerns about the way our students practice. Recently I…
Keyboard Companion Summer 1992; Vol. 3, No. 2
The Music Reading Post Box: Visual perception and tactile-kinesthetic reinforcement
Elizabeth Gutierrez, University of Wisconsin, Madison In answer to, "How do you teach students to read music patterns rather than note-by-note?” (Spring 1992) Teaching students to read…
Keyboard Companion Summer 1992; Vol. 3, No. 2
The Heart of the Matter: Rhythm – How Do You Go About Correcting Rhythmic Inaccuracies in Pieces Which Have Reached Performance Level?
How Do You Go About Correcting Rhythmic Inaccuracies in Pieces Which Have Reached Performance Level? Marvin Blickenstaff, Editor The rhythm question for this issue draws a…
Keyboard Companion Summer 1992; Vol. 3, No. 2
How does the music industry work together to perpetuate the acoustic piano?
Madeline Crouch, editor It is easy to pursue our careers day to day in a familiar, comfortable studio or office. Gradually, we draw the boundaries of…
Keyboard Companion Summer 1992; Vol. 3, No. 2
What do you teach your students about rotary motion?
Steven Roberson, editor What do you teach your students about rotary motion? What a vexing question! Rotary motion has been one of the hotly debated issues…
Keyboard Companion Summer 1992; Vol. 3, No. 2
Putting It All Together: Repertoire – What Is the First Bartók Piece You Teach?
What Is the First Bartók Piece You Teach? by Martha Appleby This question assumes that piano teachers are teaching Bartók! A college student asked me after…
Keyboard Companion Summer 1992; Vol. 3, No. 2
Tomorrow Today: Technology – How Do You Use Technology With Intermediate Students?
How Do You Use Technology With Intermediate Students by Marguerite Miller One plague of our profession is the DBMML Syndrome (Drop-out Before Minimal Musical Literacy). Piano…
Keyboard Companion Summer 1992; Vol. 3, No. 2
The Technology Post Box
by Dan Severino The editors are eager to receive your answers to the questions posed in KEYBOARD COMPANION.All letters are subject to editing due to space…
Keyboard Companion Summer 1992; Vol. 3, No. 2
The Adult Piano Study Post box: But is it beautiful music if my teacher doesn’t hear it…
But is it beautiful music if my teacher doesn’t hear it… By Ethan R. Bortman While I am not an avid reader of your magazine, my…
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Autumn 2023; Vol. 15, No. 3
Autumn 2023: Editor’s Letter
Two of our responsibilities in piano teaching include setting students up for success through preparatory activities that form the foundation for their new musical learning and…
Autumn 2023; Vol. 15, No. 3
The Legacy of James Lyke (1932-2023): Celebrating His Life and Work
Like many others, I had the good fortune to have Jim Lyke as a piano pedagogy professor and mentor. I credit him with starting me on…
Autumn 2023; Vol. 15, No. 3
The Body and the Beat: Developing Rhythm through Mindful Movement
Movement, for children, is necessary for learning. Young bodies are fine-tuned sensory receptors collecting information, curious and eager to explore the world around them.1 The young…
Autumn 2023; Vol. 15, No. 3
“Music Chose Me”: In Conversation with Pianist Althea Waites
A trailblazing pioneer in the realm of piano performance, Althea Waites was the first to record Florence Price’s Piano Sonata, and her interpretation of this monumental…
Autumn 2023; Vol. 15, No. 3
New Tech Tools for Back to School
As I write this article, I am inspired from attending the 2023 National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy. This was my first in-person conference since 2019. It…
Autumn 2023; Vol. 15, No. 3
Healthy Playing, Healthy Teaching The Mind-Body Connection; The Brain, and Making Music
Any musician who has experienced performance anxiety has experienced the mind-body connection. The stress or anxiety we have about memory lapses or critical audience members occurs…
Autumn 2023; Vol. 15, No. 3
Autumn 2023: Pupil Saver
Refreshing, Appealing, and Appropriately Challenging by Jeff Kleinsorge “Dancing under the Stars” would be right at home in a Golden-Age musical. The way its lyrical melody…
Autumn 2023; Vol. 15, No. 3
Autumn 2023: New Music and Materials
Animals are the inspiration for Randall Hartsell’s latest piano solo collection for early- to mid-elementary level students. In the composer’s notes, Hartsell shares some people traits…
Autumn 2023; Vol. 15, No. 3
Autumn 2023: Book Reviews
My interest in somatic practices1 extends back more than two decades, when I began a regular yoga asana practice. Since then, I have also participated in…
Autumn 2023; Vol. 15, No. 3
Autumn 2023: Recordings
Sandman’s Castle: The Solo and Duo Works of Vincent Ho is an exceptional collection of works by the award-winning composer, with outstanding performances by artists Dame…
Autumn 2023; Vol. 15, No. 3
Autumn 2023: Life in Music
Inspired teaching is driven by curiosity to learn, improve, and advance practice. By adopting a “beginner’s mindset” we embrace the opportunities to learn and grow every…
Autumn 2023; Vol. 15, No. 3
Autumn 2023: Questions and Answers
Q: I'm interested in including some intermediate music by underrepresented composers in my students' curricula. Do you have any suggestions for composers that I might look…
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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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Spring 2023; Vol. 15, No. 1
LIVING IN TECHNICOLOR—An Interview with Sara Davis Buechner
By Craig Sale Sara Davis Buechner, award-winning pianist, and teacher, is more than an amazing pianist. She is a trailblazer in the realm of human rights…
Spring 2023; Vol. 15, No. 1
NCKP 2023: Committee Programming Previews
NCKP: The Piano Conference will be in-person at the Westin Chicago Lombard from Wednesday to Saturday, July 26–29, 2023, and online on Friday to Sunday, June…
Spring 2023; Vol. 15, No. 1
A Tribute to James Lyke at Ninety: Reflections from Three Colleagues
A Legacy in Piano Education and the Piano Conference By Sam Holland The original National Conference on Piano Pedagogy (NCPP), convening for the first time in…
Spring 2023; Vol. 15, No. 1
Intuition is Overrated: 10 Lessons Learned After Interviewing Sixty Leaders in Teaching World
Ben Kapilow At the start of the pandemic, I was a full-time music director, and piano teaching was a very low priority. I thought of piano…
Spring 2023; Vol. 15, No. 1
Piano Music by Composers from Asia: A History of Self-Discovery
My discovery of piano music by Asian composers began during the pandemic. In the midst of the global health crisis, the Black Lives Matter movement shook…
Spring 2023; Vol. 15, No. 1
Cultivating Supportive Musical Communities
By Ellen Sirower The community surrounding students’ music studies at any age and level plays a significant role in students’ musical development, which in turn impacts…
Spring 2023; Vol. 15, No. 1
Wellness: Why Can’t We All Just Relax?
When looking at the biomechanics of musicians through the eyes of a physical therapist, I often contemplate if we ought to change our definition or goal…
Spring 2023; Vol. 15, No. 1
Spring 2023: Pupil Saver: Yūjō (Friendship)
"Yūjō (Friendship)" from Aya: 10 Introspective Pieces for Piano Solo by Naoko Ikeda Expressive etude with a musical message by Desireé González-Miller Yūjō, meaning “Friendship” in…
Spring 2023; Vol. 15, No. 1
Spring 2023: New Music and Materials
The South African Folk Songs Collection is a marvelous body of solo piano music that ought to be in the library of all piano studios. These…
Spring 2023; Vol. 15, No. 1
Spring 2023: Book Review
Emil Von Sauer: Liszt's Forgotten Protégé by Anita Crocus, review by Ernest J. Kramer As a university piano professor, I came across Emil Sauer’s name on…
Spring 2023; Vol. 15, No. 1
Spring 2023: Recording Reviews
Dutilleux: Complete Music for Solo Piano Vittoria Quartararo, pianoPiano Classics PCL10167[Total Time 59:14]piano-classics.com Though she states that “…Dutilleux’s works cannot be consumed without concentration,” Vittoria Quartararo…
Spring 2023; Vol. 15, No. 1
Spring 2023: Life in Music
With the arrival of spring, we at the Frances Clark Center are enthusiastically planning for our twenty-fifth anniversary of the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy, NCKP…
Spring 2023; Vol. 15, No. 1
Spring 2023: Questions & Answers
Q: I have several students who play well for me in lessons, but things seem to fall apart when they play in our end-of-year studio recitals.…
Spring 2023; Vol. 15, No. 1
Spring 2023: Editor’s Letter: Why Piano? Why Now? Rekindling the Joy
By Pamela D. Pike Editor-in-Chief and Chief Content Director I spend much of my time thinking about what my students need. For my pre-college students, those…
Spring 2023; Vol. 15, No. 1
Spring 2023: Keyboard Kids
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Winter 2023; Vol. 14, No. 4
Winter 2023: Editor’s Letter: Embracing Our Musical Identities and Nurturing Future Generations of Musicians
By Pamela D. Pike Editor-in-Chief and Chief Content Director Musicians who are comfortable with and can easily describe their musical identities experience professional satisfaction.How do you…
Winter 2023; Vol. 14, No. 4
Awadagin Pratt: Pianist, Conductor, Music Education Advocate
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing concert pianist, conductor, and professor at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, Awadagin Pratt. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,…
Winter 2023; Vol. 14, No. 4
Honens: A Competition for the Complete Artist
History and Background The Honens International Piano Competition began with the vision of a woman who had incredible passion for the piano and a great love…
Winter 2023; Vol. 14, No. 4
Dance and the Music of Argentine Composers
Your student is playing a minuet. Because your student has probably never danced a minuet, you stop to describe it. Maybe you mention women in big…
Winter 2023; Vol. 14, No. 4
Stella the Steinway’s 100th Birthday
by Ashley Danyew It was July 2020. I, like many piano teachers around the world, was teaching solely online. That summer, one student, a precocious third…
Winter 2023; Vol. 14, No. 4
2022 Collegiate Writing Contest Runner-Up: Helping Students Fight Their Mental Battles
By Alissa Dorman It was nearly 11 p.m. when I finished practicing and exited the music building into the frosty January air. I used to look…
Winter 2023; Vol. 14, No. 4
Rewriting The Rite for Fun and Profit
In his memoirs, the French critic Louis Laloy describes a preview performance, at his country home in Bellevue, of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring as piano…
Winter 2023; Vol. 14, No. 4
Must-Have Apps for Collaborative Pianists
By Ana María Otamendi Mobile devices have become one of the primary tools for musicians around the world. Tablets combine multiple functions into one mobile device:…
Winter 2023; Vol. 14, No. 4
Learn: Healthy Playing, Healthy Teaching: What Pianists Should Know about Hidden Vision Disorders
By Janice Cook, NCTM Have you ever played the piano for a church service where worshipers request a favorite hymn? This is enjoyable for the singers,…
Winter 2023; Vol. 14, No. 4
Winter 2023: Pupil Saver: “Galloping Adventure” from Contrasts in Style by Melody Bober
By Sara M. Ernst Flashy, fun, and fast, perfectly describe this early-intermediate piece. The A section evokes an image of wild horses galloping in the country,…
Winter 2023; Vol. 14, No. 4
Winter 2022-2023: Keyboard Kids
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Winter 2023; Vol. 14, No. 4
Winter 2023: New Music & Materials
The collection of seven pieces is written for the intermediate to late-intermediate pianist. Except for the first and last, each bagatelle is short, usually two pages,…
Winter 2023; Vol. 14, No. 4
Winter 2023: Book Review
You may already be familiar with Don Greene from some of his earlier publications, Performance Success or College Prep for Musicians. Dr. Greene coaches elite athletes…
Winter 2023; Vol. 14, No. 4
Winter 2023: Recording Reviews
Uncommon Voices: Women Composers from Eastern Europe Natasha Stojanovska, pianoNavona NV6440[Total Time 69:55]navonarecords.com This album includes works by six women, including two Phantasies by the performer.…
Winter 2023; Vol. 14, No. 4
Winter 2023: Life in Music
This fall, we at the Frances Clark Center launched a new initiative—The Power of a Piano Teacher.1 We believe passionately in our noble profession and have…
Winter 2023; Vol. 14, No. 4
Winter 2023: Questions & Answers by Charlene Ryan
Q: I have noticed that many of my teenaged students suddenly develop performance anxiety that impairs their recital and competition performances. Do you have any suggestions…
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Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
Reflections on the Life of Elvina Truman Pearce
On July 4, 2022, the world lost a guiding light in the field of piano pedagogy. Elvina Truman Pearce led a distinguished career for nearly seven…
Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
Autumn 2022: Editor’s Letter
This past summer, I had the privilege of attending the Oberammergau Passion Play. As the Plague raged throughout Europe in the early seventeenth century, the townspeople…
Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
Autumn 2022: Pupil Saver: Journey to a New City
Are your students going through a slump in motivation? A musical journey to a new city with Mona Rejino’s 'Impressions of New York' might be just…
Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
No Thumb or Fifth Finger on Black Keys, Except…
One of the earliest fingering rules that students learn is to avoid putting thumbs or fifth fingers on black keys. As is the case for most…
Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
Autumn 2022: Keyboard Kids
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Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
Technology in the Post-COVID Piano Studio
Adapting to student needs is a hallmark of effective pedagogy, and at no time in recent memory have teachers had to adapt more quickly and completely…
Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
Elvina Truman Pearce: Short Tributes
After John and Elvina Pearce moved to Naperville in 1965, I became a piano student of Mrs. Pearce and studied with her for six years. Elvina…
Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
Creating a Singing Tone at the Piano
Although the piano is a percussive instrument, pianists are often required to create a 'singing' tone at the piano. Exquisite tone production is essential in 'cantabile'…
Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
Dealing With Double Notes: Practical Solutions for Small-Handed Pianists
Fourteen years ago, the editors of the Piano Magazine initiated an essay contest for collegiate music students, giving them an opportunity to share their ideas about…
Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
My Journey to Healthy Musicianship: Practical Ideas for Exploration and Self-Reflection in the Piano Studio
November 2011: The Moment My Life Changed Each of us can point to certain life events that represent a turning point. For me, that event was…
Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
Autumn 2022: New Music & Materials
Catherine Rollin’s newest collection of piano solos, Museum Masterpieces, Books A and B, was inspired by great works of art. Beautiful glossy paper in the center…
Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
Autumn 2022: Book Reviews
Every Good Boy Does Fine and The Piano: A History in 100 Pieces I am secretly, or not so secretly, if you ask my husband or…
Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
Autumn 2022: Recording Reviews
The latest addition to the formidable Polish composer’s discography is an authoritative offering by a world-class pianist. It features the popular second sonata and 10 Concert…
Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
Autumn 2022: Life in Music
With the passing of Elvina Truman Pearce, our community has lost another giant in our field. As the many testimonials in this issue attest, Elvina Pearce…
Autumn 2022; Vol. 14. No. 3
Autumn 2022: Questions & Answers
Q: How can I prepare my elementary students to memorize their music with intention since they’ll need to practice memorizing for intermediate-level literature? A: In my…
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Summer 2022; Vol. 14, No. 2
Speakeasy: A Teacher’s Quick Guide to Vocal Health
By Rachael Gates Did you know that teachers are among the most common patients in voice clinics? Voice physicians, or ENTs, will often refer to this…
Summer 2022; Vol. 14, No. 2
Summer 2022: Pupil Saver: “I’ll Build a Stairway to Paradise”
From delightful standards such as “I Got Rhythm” to impressive works like Rhapsody in Blue, George Gershwin’s compositions remain popular favorites among musicians. Melding classical and…
Summer 2022; Vol. 14, No. 2
Summer 2022: Editor’s Letter: The Restorative Power of Rest and Professional Development
For many, during the summer months we dispense with the daily rituals of teaching, practicing, and performing and, instead, make room for activities for which we…
Summer 2022; Vol. 14, No. 2
Let’s Play: 32 Piano Games by Ross Lee Finney
32 Piano Games by Ross Lee Finney (1906–1997) is a collection of short pieces that introduces contemporary music to beginning and intermediate students. Each “game” focuses…
Summer 2022; Vol. 14, No. 2
Tala Badri: Emirate Musician, Educator, and Entrepreneur
Tala Badri was born and raised in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. At the age of seventeen, she was awarded a full scholarship by the Government of…
Summer 2022; Vol. 14, No. 2
Cultivate the Community: Impressions from the 2022 Gilmore Piano Festival
The Gilmore 2022: A Pianist’s Perspective Twenty years ago, one of my retired adult piano students took two weeks off from lessons to attend the Gilmore…
Summer 2022; Vol. 14, No. 2
An American Composer’s Last Thoughts: The Five Improvisations of Amy Beach
The last—and late—works of the most celebrated composers in the canon of western classical music hold special fascination for many musicians. These pieces are often believed…
Summer 2022; Vol. 14, No. 2
Summer 2022: Keyboard Kids
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Summer 2022: Questions & Answers by Linda Christensen
Q. I’m looking to purchase a digital piano. What do you recommend? A. Digital pianos have come a long way in a short time. The lines between acoustic…
Summer 2022; Vol. 14, No. 2
Summer 2022: Life in Music
By Jennifer Snow Living post-pandemic is a hot topic of discussion as we process and adapt to the many disruptions of the last two years. With…
Summer 2022; Vol. 14, No. 2
What Do Études Have to Do with Musical Expression?
By William Fried Back when I was in conservatory, if a pianist was looking to test mettle and show off technique, he or she might learn…
Summer 2022; Vol. 14, No. 2
A Continuum Between Teaching Styles: Reflections from the US and Chile
By Paulina Zamora The international column has frequently focused on comparing music education systems in different parts of the world, with previous articles discussing subjects such…
Summer 2022; Vol. 14, No. 2
Summer 2022: Book Reviews: Thinking and Playing Music: Intentional Strategies for Optimal Practice and Performance by Sheryll Iott
By Suzanne Schons As a teacher and musician, Sheryl Iott’s book is one I have been waiting for and hoping someone would write. Books on music…
Summer 2022; Vol. 14, No. 2
Summer 2022: New Music and Materials, Recordings
New Music & Materials: Grade Level Descriptions DREAMS AND IMAGINATION: 10 ORIGINAL PIANO SOLOSarranged by Carolyn Miller, S 1-2 “It is my hope that students will…
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COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
Quick Teaching Tips: Uploading to Dropbox
MICHAEL CLARK is Adjunct Instructor of Piano at Lone Star College and the founder of Piano Tricks (https://pianotricks.net). He holds a DMA from Rice University and teaches…
COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
Quick Teaching Tips – Using Zoom Whiteboard to Introduce Time Signatures
Learn how to introduce time signatures using the Zoom whiteboard. Presented by Rebecca Mergen Pennington. REBECCA MERGEN PENNINGTON (Co-Director of Practical Piano Pedagogy) is the Administrative…
COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
Keeping a Studio Running Effectively
On a Wednesday afternoon last month, one of my colleagues and I stood in the hallway of my studio between our lessons, and he asked me "What…
COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
Inclusive and Online Lessons for Students Who are Special Learners
Like most of you, I am currently working from home. At the time of this writing, our city is under a stay-at- home order, and our public…
COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
Quick Teaching Tips: Uploading a Video from Your Phone
Learn the basics of uploading videos from your phone. Presented by Michael Clark. MICHAEL CLARK is Adjunct Instructor of Piano at Lone Star College and the founder…
COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
Quick Teaching Tips: Uploading Videos to Google Drive
Learn the basics of uploading videos to Google Drive. Presented by Michael Clark. MICHAEL CLARK is Adjunct Instructor of Piano at Lone Star College and the founder…
COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
Smiling Faces and Adapted Approaches in Online Lessons with Children
My recent lessons with elementary and intermediate students have been filled with music making and sweet moments of personal connection. I enjoyed a student's smile with a…
COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
The New Normal of Piano Teaching
All of us have spent the last several weeks adapting to the reality of a world where the COVID-19 pandemic has acutely changed nearly every part of our lives. For many piano teachers, it has been a time of sink-or-swim adaptation. Our teaching spaces are now…
COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
Striving for Excellence in Online Piano Pedagogy: Characteristics of Expert Teachers Using the Video-Conferencing Format
During a recent tour at the Bell Homestead in my home- town of Brantford, Ontario, Canada, I came across an interesting fact. In 1876, Alexander Graham…
COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
Teaching Group Classes Remotely
Group classes are a vital form of interaction in the time of COVID-19. Now more than ever before, students cherish opportunities to see familiar faces, interact…
COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
Tools for Group Piano Online
The advent of COVID-19 has forced teachers to move group piano instruction online. While the online medium is not ideal to teach performance skills, there is…
COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
Class Piano and COVID-19
In this unprecedented time of uncertainty around COVID-19, class piano instructors are faced with the daunting task of moving instruction online. This task is made even more…
COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
Teaching Via Video: How to Still be “YOU!”
Our New World Our current pandemic has us all teaching in new ways. I have long thought of online learning as an opportunity, a way to indulge in…
COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
Teaching with My Music Staff During COVID-19
A lifeline for many teachers during their sudden change- over into online teaching has been the exchanges on various social media forums of teachers generously sharing…
COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
Teaching Advanced Students in Uncertain Times
Over the course of a few days in mid-March, the University of Colorado (CU), as many schools, quickly and suddenly transitioned to distance learning. All students…
COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
Quick Teaching Tips – The Basics of Using Zoom
Learn the basics of downloading Zoom, creating an account, scheduling meetings, and screensharing. Presented by Anna Beth Rucker. ANNA BETH RUCKER is a pianist, educator, and administrator…
COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
Mental and Emotional Well-Being in the Time of COVID-19
The recent global pandemic has generated a mental health crisis in our culture. Although experts will not fully comprehend the psychological effects of COVID-19 for many…
COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
Teaching Music Online: Past, Present, and Future Opportunities
LEARNING BEFORE 2020 While teaching online is a new adventure for many professional musicians, it is an extension of distance education that began in the United…
COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
Spring 2020: Life in Music
"Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife." - Khalil Gibran Reflecting on these last months, it is hard…
COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
Physical Health and Wellness Considerations For Online Teaching
The need to shelter in place during the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the way music instructors interact with their students. Most teachers now rely on various…
COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
Quick Teaching Tips: Using Efficient Language in Online Lessons
Learn the basics of using efficient language in online lessons with examples provided. Presented by Esther Hayter.
COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
Delivering Pianos to the University of Memphis Students
Forward by Artina McCain, Jonathan Tsay, and Casey Hilder As schools around the country quickly closed their doors, they just as quickly opened virtual classrooms. While the…
COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
Supporting Our Students Who Are At Risk
I run music programs that serve the underserved. Specifically, through OpporTUNEity® Music, I lead community-based music programs that engage undergraduate music students through the design and…
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Quick Teaching Tips: Easy Video Lighting
Learn how to make sure your videos have good lighting-- no special equipment needed! Presented by Trevor Thornton.
COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
Quick Teaching Tips: Uploading Videos to YouTube
Learn the basics of uploading videos to YouTube. Presented by Michael Clark.
COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
Teaching Piano in the Time of COVID-19
Excellent piano teachers negotiate the delicate balance between preparing and planning for each lesson, and responding to unanticipated student needs during the lesson. These two skills,…
COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
The Benefits of Teaching Advanced Students Remotely
A New Reality It has been remarkable to see our community of piano teachers come together to share resources and provide support to one another during…
COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
The Role of Technology in This Time of Crisis
In this unprecedented time, we are finding that technology is crucial to our success, both on the student and teacher sides. Teachers who have not embraced technology in their studios are now finding that…
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COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
Helpful Guidance for Piano Teachers During the COVID Crisis
In the uncertainty and confusion of the COVID-19 crisis, the music community faces unprecedented issues surrounding private and group instruction. As you consider what is best…
COVID-19 Special Issue; Vol. 12, No. 2
Lessons from Teachers in China
Introduction by Jerry Wong Years from now I suspect we will all have our own stories to tell of how we were affected by COVID-19. From my…
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Spring 2022; Vol. 14, No. 1
Spring 2022: Reflect: Life in Music
Never in our history has music been more critical for the well-being of people and communities. Shared musical experiences connect people in profound and beautiful ways. As we…
Spring 2022; Vol. 14, No. 1
Spring 2022: Discover: Book Reviews: The Performing Pianist’s Guide to Fingering
Renowned pianist Joseph Banowetz, who has influenced multiple generations of pianists to think more deeply about pedaling with his book The Pianist's Guide to Pedaling, has written a new book…
Spring 2022; Vol. 14, No. 1
Spring 2022: New Music & Materials
S3: AFRICAN AMERICAN FOLK SONGS COLLECTION: 24 TRADITIONAL FOLK SONGS ARRANGED FOR INTERMEDIATE PIANO SOLO Arranged by Artina McCain The African American Folk Songs Collection, arranged by Artina McCain, is…
Spring 2022; Vol. 14, No. 1
Spring 2022: Pupil Saver: “Scherzo” from Four Fleeting Pieces, Op. 15 by Clara Wieck Schumann
Are you interested in teaching piano music by Clara Wieck Schumann to your students but don't know where to start? While Schumann's music is becoming more known and popular,…
Spring 2022; Vol. 14, No. 1
Sounding Florence Price for a New Century
Florence Price was a twentieth-century American composer who is rightfully finding her place in the performance canon. Dr. Samantha Ege is one of the preeminent musicologists following in the…
Spring 2022; Vol. 14, No. 1
The Seven Types of Rest: Steps for Recovery
by Paola Savvidou The return to in-person learning has required intense mental and emotional effort. Our students have had to navigate new challenges such as the return to awkward…
Spring 2022; Vol. 14, No. 1
The Gilmore International Piano Festival: An Engine for Creative Activity
Every two years, Kalamazoo, Michigan, and the surrounding region is overtaken by piano enthusiasts participating in the Gilmore International Piano Festival. This year, on April 8…
Spring 2022; Vol. 14, No. 1
Gabriela Montero: From Advocacy to Artistry
An Interview with Luis Sanchez. This interview was conducted in Spanish and translated and condensed by the author for clarity. Born in Venezuela, Gabriela Montero has performed…
Spring 2022; Vol. 14, No. 1
Spring 2022: Editor’s Letter: Music Making For All
Fifty years ago, in her "Questions and Answers" column from March 1971, Frances Clark wrote: "If [your students] continue not only to play the music they…
Spring 2022; Vol. 14, No. 1
Spring 2022: Create to Motivate: Using Repertoire to Incorporate Creativity in Lessons
The ability to experiment and create with our instrument is an important part of piano study. Yet I would venture that for many of us who teach, this…
Spring 2022; Vol. 14, No. 1
Spring 2022: Abstracts (Spanish)
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Spring 2022: Keyboard Kids
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Spring 2022: Discover: First Looks: Recordings
PIANO FANTASIES Pavel Gintov, piano Navona NV6379. Total Time [71:05]. navonarecords.com Though fantasies may not share compositional or stylistic similarities from one piece to the next, one common theme emerges:…
Spring 2022; Vol. 14, No. 1
Undefined by Hearing Loss: My Career in Music
By Cherisse W. Miller Being able to hear helps us feel included in conversations and shared sounds. When we lose some of our hearing, sound is diminished or even eliminated completely,…
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Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
A Hummel Treasure Hunt
It all began one early morning in 1989 as I woke up to the sounds of a charming piano concerto coming from my clock radio. As I delayed…
Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
Winter 2022: Pupil Saver: Rippling Spring Waltz by Estelle Ricketts
When one thinks of waltzes in piano repertoire, there is no limit to the variety of composers who have contributed to this delightful genre. It is…
Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
Remaking Ourselves and the Standard Canon: Perspectives and Resources for Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Classical Music
The life-altering events of the past year have been a wake- up call for all of us to reassess our values and practices as artists and…
Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
Music Teaching & Performing Beyond the Studio and Concert Hall
Many people enjoy music—listening to it, teaching it—even coping with stage fright to perform it. Why is music (with emphasis here on classical music) valuable in…
Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
Winter 2022: New Music and Materials
SONATA IN A MAJOR, KV 331 (300i) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and(S4) BAGATELLE IN A MINOR, WoO 59 (FÜR ELISE) by Ludwig van Beethoven,both edited by Mario Aschauer…
Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
Winter 2022: Questions & Answers by Jane Magrath
Q. I want to include some diverse literature for my intermediate students as we prepare for recitals, festivals, and competitions this spring. What are some collections or pieces…
Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
Winter 2022: Life in Music
The new school year marks a time of beginnings and discoveries. As lifelong learners, we launch into the fall with aspirational plans for our students and…
Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
Winter 2022: First Looks: Recordings
ARCANA: ALEX SHAPIRO Adam Marks, piano Innova 041 Total Time [79.58] innova.mu This album presents the collected piano works by composer Alex Shapiro. The music is…
Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
Winter 2022: Book Reviews: Teaching the Whole Musician: A Guide to Wellness in the Applied Studio by Paola Savvidou
Review by Meg Gray Wellness for musicians is a topic that came to the forefront in the 1980s and 90s, as musicians and pedagogues teamed up with…
Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
Cécile Chaminade’s Album des Enfants: A Treasure Trove of Intermediate-Level Teaching Pieces
It is unfortunate that Cécile Chaminade's piano music has been swept under the proverbial carpet. She, among other female composers, provided a wealth of compositions for…
Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
The Legacy of Miriam Hyde
When I relocated to Melbourne, Australia, from the United States in June of 2019, I was immediately struck by the sense of tradition and cultural reverence…
Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
Teaching Contemporary Piano Techniques to Intermediate Piano Students with Alexina Louie’s Star Light, Star Bright
Introducing intermediate piano students to twentieth-and twenty-first-century compositional techniques and styles is essential, especially as we move from Gen Z students to those in Generation Alpha…
Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
Practicing Alongside Our Intermediate Students
Practice may be readily defined by our elementary students as "playing the piano at home" and by intermediate students as "time spent learning my music." Advanced…
Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
Piano News from Around the Globe
Winner of 18th Frederic Chopin International Piano Competition Announced On October 20, Canadian pianist Bruce (Xiaoyu) Lui won first prize at the 18th Frederic Chopin International…
Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
Winter 2022: Editor’s Letter: Intermediate Students: Mind the Gap
Arguably, facilitating student learning and performance during the intermediate-level years is where many teachers spend most of their teaching hours. Intermediate piano music takes years to…
Winter 2022; Vol. 13, No. 4
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Winter 2022: Keyboard Kids
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The Legacy of Frances Larimer
The piano pedagogy world mourns the October 21, 2021 passing of Frances Larimer, a trailblazer in the field of piano pedagogy, group piano, and piano teacher training. Her legacy lives on through her…
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July 2014; Vol. 6, No. 4
The gift of music: Teaching piano in a women’s correctional institution
"Most people take piano lessons as a child, not as a middle-aged woman in prison." These words, spoken by a piano student at the Goodman Correctional…
July 2014; Vol. 6, No. 4
A moment that makes a difference
Teaching music to prison inmates is exactly 30.8 miles from my front door in suburbia to the thick metal door of the Warren Correctional Institution, home to…
July 2014; Vol. 6, No. 4
The Cincinnati Adaptive Music Camp
The Cincinnati Adaptive Music Camp (CAMC) was born out of a dream that violin teacher Jennifer Petry had to expand her teaching experience with her own…
July 2014; Vol. 6, No. 4
Adaptive Approaches to Piano Study
Early in my piano education, I realized that sometimes I would need to play with my hands crossed. After I announced to my parents that I…
July 2014; Vol. 6, No. 4
More than a lesson: Piano study and students with special needs
Students with special needs face unique challenges every day, and those challenges may become pronounced in the intense interpersonal environment of the piano lesson. Many of…
July 2014; Vol. 6, No. 4
Notable next-door neighbors
Many music theory textbooks illustrate melodies that often consist, in part, of chord tones—the notes that match an underlying harmonic progression. An example of this may be…
July 2014; Vol. 6, No. 4
Music by heart: Tips on memorizing more efficiently
More than one hundred years ago, at a Paris book stall by the river Seine, a young German scientist had a flash of inspiration—an idea that changed…
July 2014; Vol. 6, No. 4
Creating by chance
Can't get started making your own music? No excuses! Use the laws of chance to prime your creative pump. In the eighteenth century, Mozart devised a game…
July 2014; Vol. 6, No. 4
Gretchaninoff’s musical gems
My teacher Eugene List once commented, "The piano literature is so vast, that at any level pianists can find beautiful music they are able to play."…
July 2014; Vol. 6, No. 4
Imagination and mischief
Students who love stories of magical worlds and mythical creatures will jump at the chance to learn William Gillock's early-intermediate "Elfin Pranks." This whimsical piece set…
July 2014; Vol. 6, No. 4
The power of one–a legacy of beautiful music
Back in the 1930s a young Venezuelan pianist wished to further her musical studies, and did exactly what many aspiring musicians from North and South America…
July 2014; Vol. 6, No. 4
Preparing the mind and body for performance: Conquering stage fright through effective practice
The brain is a complex organ. It controls our systemic functions and sparks our moods, thoughts, and actions. Physiologically, the brain registers fear differently, depending upon the…
July 2014; Vol. 6, No. 4
July 2014: Questions and Answers: Recollections of Louise Goss
In lieu of questions in this issue, the author will share recollections of Louise Goss, visionary teacher, author, composer, editor, and friend who passed away this Spring.…
July 2014; Vol. 6, No. 4
Génie Oblige: Franz Liszt and musical service
For Franz Liszt, music was a moral force. He would surely have agreed with Alfred Cortot who used to proclaim, "Music forces Mankind to confront its nobility."…
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Summer 2019; Vol. 11, No. 3
NCKP 2019 Pedx9 Preview: Teaching Music in Lebanon Part II
I've always been nervous in hospitals. When encountering suffering, I'm overly quick with jokes that distract from the looming uncertainties of the sick ward. So, when…
Summer 2019; Vol. 11, No. 3
Narrativity of Histoires by Jacques Ibert
Jacques François Antoine Marie Ibert was born with the fire of Spanish blood in his veins and claimed Manuel de Falla, the famed Spanish composer, as…
Summer 2019; Vol. 11, No. 3
“Hidden Figures” in Piano Pedagogy: Leveling Piano Music by Black Composers
A Call for Representation In 2016, the movie, Hidden Figures, based on the novel by Margot Lee Shetterly, put a spotlight on African American female mathematicians…
Summer 2019; Vol. 11, No. 3
Teaching Repertoire to Special Learners: Practical Solutions
Choosing repertoire for our students is often a matter of subjectivity. A desired scenario is one in which a student and teacher both agree on the…
Summer 2019; Vol. 11, No. 3
Change It Up!: Interleaved Practice–What It Is, Why It Works
What is Interleaved Practice? Repetition is the most time-honored method of learning anything new, be it basketball, math, or piano. Practice! And practice some more. But…
Summer 2019; Vol. 11, No. 3
2019 NCKP Preconference Highlights
NCKP has eleven subcommittees, comprised of leaders in each of the following subcommittee areas: collaborative performance, collegiate pedagogy teaching, creative music making, inclusive teaching, independent music…
Summer 2019; Vol. 11, No. 3
An Interview with Jane Magrath and E. L. Lancaster
At the 2019 National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy, Jane Magrath and E. L. Lancaster will receive the NCKP Lifetime Achievement Award. Magrath grew up in South…
Summer 2019; Vol. 11, No. 3
Summer 2019: Keyboard Kids
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What I’ve Learned from 150 Podcast Episodes… and Counting
"...as I was teaching, if I could find a song that the student brought to me or that the student was interested in, I always felt…
Summer 2019; Vol. 11, No. 3
NCKP 2019 PEDx9 Preview: Crossing the Divide: Latitude 49 and the Evolution of Chamber Music
Blending the finesse of a classical ensemble with the drive and precision of a rock band, members of Latitude 49 come together from across the United States and…
Summer 2019; Vol. 11, No. 3
NCKP 2019 Pedx9 Preview: Public Music Theory Behind Bars
In spring 2016, I saw a news report on a Columbia, South Carolina television affiliate describing a music program at Lee Correctional Facility, a maximum-security prison…
Summer 2019; Vol. 11, No. 3
NCKP 2019 Pedx9 Preview: Teaching Music in Lebanon Part I
As a young musician growing up in Greenville, SC, I never thought I would utter the phrase, "I'm going to the Middle East to teach piano!"…
Summer 2019; Vol. 11, No. 3
Summer 2019: Questions and Answers
Q: What can you tell us about the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy coming up this summer? A: The National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy will meet…
Summer 2019; Vol. 11, No. 3
Summer 2019: Recordings
D'Albert was a prized student of Liszt and his piano transcriptions of Bach's organ works bear the influence of his master. Unlike some transcribers, who sought…
Summer 2019; Vol. 11, No. 3
Summer 2019: New Music and Materials
(S2) Bastien New Traditions All In One Piano Course, 2B, 3A, 3B, by Lisa, Lori, and Jane Bastien. In a grand family tradition, these materials continue…
Summer 2019; Vol. 11, No. 3
Summer 2019: Book Reviews
Review by Ann DuHamel Debussy's Paris: Piano Portraits of the Belle Époque, by Catherine Kautsky. The first time I heard Professor Catherine Kautsky speak at a…
Summer 2019; Vol. 11, No. 3
Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
A 2018 McKinsey report exploring the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the future of work predicts that 50 million jobs in the United States will…
Summer 2019; Vol. 11, No. 3
What My Adult Students Have Taught Me
Be Willing to Change Your Idea of Success "Don't worry. I know my playing jerks along. I probably won't get much better, but that's OK. I…
Summer 2019; Vol. 11, No. 3
Brain and Learning Myth Busters!
Good teachers want to help students learn as efficiently and effectively as they can. Unfortunately, misconceptions about the brain and learning are rife in education (not…
Summer 2019; Vol. 11, No. 3
Summer 2019: Pupil Saver: Dramatic Chords and Incomparable Views
Rebecca is in her senior year of high school. She is a lovely person who is a talented artist and is also a good pianist. Rebecca…
Summer 2019; Vol. 11, No. 3
Illuminations of the Past, Innovations of the Future: Piano Playing and Building in the Twenty-first Century
The advent and popularization of historical performance practice in recent years has led to some wonderful innovations in piano performance. In many circles, Mozart’s original and…
Summer 2019; Vol. 11, No. 3
The Power of Piano Ensembles: Building Collaboration, Musicianship, and Community
I was raised in Caracas, Venezuela, a prominent musical center in Latin America, and I enjoyed seeing how music activities were common in the daily life…