Un recorrido por la música “académica” del gran compositor argentino Astor Piazzolla, escrita originalmente para piano solo: Sonata, Suites y Preludios. Analizaremos su estilo compositivo, influencias, escritura pianística, los puntos técnicos principales al momento del estudio y su incorporación al repertorio en distintos niveles de la formación musical al piano.
Air Date: September 30, 2023
It has been more than four years since the creation of beginning lesson videos for the Beginner Course, and in this panel discussion, we follow the trajectory of these once-beginners with their teachers. Discover how these young pianists have grown as individuals and musicians, and how these teachers have nurtured them through these years. Join us as we engage in the important teaching practice of self-reflection and goal setting for the children of today. Presented by course leader Sara Ernst and a panel of contributing teachers, Scott Donald, Amy Glennon, Janet Hart, and Todd Van Kekerix. The webinar includes highlights from the Frances Clark Center’s inaugural Teacher Education Online Course, The Beginner Course: Establishing Strong Foundations for Young Pianists.
Air date: November 8, 2023
Serão apresentadas dicas para que os professores possam ajudar os pais a motivarem os filhos pequenos na prática de piano em casa, bem como algumas estratégias para tornar a prática mais eficiente, tanto no caso dos alunos que praticam juntamente com os pais quanto no caso de alunos autônomos, que praticam sozinhos.
Air date: June 15, 2024
Neste webinar as autoras do livro Piano.Pérolas- bichos da terra, da água e do ar, Carla Reis e Liliana Botelho, irão apresentar a proposta e o repertório do material. O enfoque será a relação da abordagem por imitação com a leitura musical, bem como o uso da técnica estendida na iniciação ao piano.
Air date: February 24, 2024
A dedilhação está geralmente associada à ideia de eficiência técnica; no entanto, as diferentes características de cada dedo potenciam abordagens específicas, nas quais a procura do sentido musical prevalece sobre soluções convencionais. Esta palestra apresentará exemplos menos comuns de dedilhação, tendo como propósito a valorização da expressividade musical.
Air date: November 4, 2023
This reflective case study sought to identify self-regulation processes associated with daily music practice, focusing on the researcher-performer perspective. The first author took part in the Instagram challenge #100daysofpractice, which involves recording and posting a video of one’s daily musical practice for 100 uninterrupted days. The research explored self-regulated learning strategies and the impact of social media on music practice. This webinar will discuss music practice strategies in light of Self-Regulated Learning theory.
Air date: November 29, 2023.
How do amateur adult piano students experience learning the piano? Pei-Chen Chen and Elizabeth Haddon provide an in-depth look at the lived experiences, motivation, goals and attitudes of adults taking a group piano class and individual lessons. Dr. Chen’s research presentation delves into the lived experiences of three career-aged amateur adults, unveiling their unique perceptions of learning the piano and the motivations and learning behaviours that differentiate them from children and professional learners. Elizabeth Haddon discusses group piano pedagogy through the perspective of her 2017 article “Piano performance: Group classes for the lifelong learner” (Research Studies in Music Education), exploring the background, findings and implications of this research.
Air date: October 25, 2023
In this presentation, Marvin Blickenstaff discusses the life-saving aspect of our piano teaching. The discussion details how our teaching “saves” the lives of our students and provides much-needed resources to teachers everywhere.
Air date: September 27, 2023
In this webinar, presenters showcase the sessions they will present in the Spanish track of the 2023 NCKP: Online Event. They highlight their research and share some of the content to be featured during the conference while inviting participants to attend the event that happens on June 9-11, 2023.
En este webinar, los expositores compartirán los ejes temáticos de sus ponencias que presentarán en las sesiones en español del NCKP 2023: Congreso de piano – Evento en línea. Resaltarán su investigación y compartirán parte del contenido que se presentará durante el congreso, e invitarán a los participantes a asistir al evento que tendrá lugar del 9 al 11 de junio de 2023.
Air date: May 20, 2023
In this webinar, presenters showcase the sessions they will present in the Portuguese track of the 2023 NCKP: Online Event. They highlight their research and share some of the content to be featured during the conference while inviting participants to attend the event that happens on June 9-11, 2023.
Neste webinar, os apresentadores irão mostrar as sessões que irão apresentar no campo Português da NCKP 2023: Evento Online. Eles destacarão suas pesquisas e compartilharão parte do conteúdo a ser apresentado durante a conferência, convidando os atendentes a participarem do evento que acontece de 9 a 11 de junho de 2023.
Air date: May 13, 2023
with Kellie Cunningham, Allison Shinnick Keep, Trevor Thornton, Jessie Welsh, and Meggie Young
The NCKP 2023 New Professionals Committee provides a sneak peak into their programming scheduled for this summer’s conference.
Air date: May 24, 2023
with Jason Sifford
Where are we? Where are we headed? Join us for a preview of this year’s NCKP 2023 Independent Music Teacher’s track exploring the professional challenges faced by the modern piano teacher.
Air date: May 19, 2023
Adults begin or resume piano study with lots of enthusiasm, and that enthusiasm may wane as technical demands increase. Teacher/facilitators can benefit from strategies and “tools” to retain adult students and keep the joy in their music making. The two-day Teaching Adults Convention Track, featuring presentations and teaching demonstrations, was designed to offer tried-and-true strategies and activities for joyful music-making that encourages students to keep coming back for more. Presentations will help attendees learn how to create satisfying musical experiences for third and fourth age students, and successful adult retreats. Teaching demonstrations will show how to: combine distance and face-to-face instruction for ensemble work, create optimal online lesson experiences, and enhance private lessons or group classes with chord instruction, lead sheets and other creative activities.
Air date: May 17, 2023
The NCKP Technology Committee has presented new ideas for performance and pedagogy since the inception of the conference—often demonstrating technology before you knew that you needed it! The committee continues its mission by selecting crucial topics that will both challenge and inspire the future of pedagogy. Join our webinar to meet committee members and preview the 2023 Technology Track sessions!
Air date: May 12, 2023
The Young Musicians Track presenters (Krista Jadro, Hannah Mayo, Joy Morin, Janna Olson, Benjamin Steinhardt) share valuable strategies for developing musicianship, rhythm, and technique in young beginners by applying an “inside out” approach. Gregory Chase discusses music activities supported by neuroscience and empirical research that can be implemented in our teaching to sustain the child’s music aptitude to the level present at birth.
Air date: May 10, 2023