Samuel Holland is the Chair of The Frances Clark Center Board of Trustees, Dean of the Meadows School of the Arts, and Algur H. Meadows Chair and Professor of Music at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. He is an educator, clinician, co-author of over 75 critically recognized publications including The Music Tree. Read more below to learn more about his publications through The Frances Clark Center.
MAGAZINE ARTICLE: Reprise: What Teacher Was Most Influential in Your Teaching Career and Why? By Kathleen Murray, Martha F. Hilley, Samuel S. Holland
In this article, Holland describes the wonderful impressions left upon him by two of his teachers: Frances Clark and John Perry. Frances Clark was a lifelong influence who inspired his early love of piano and piano teaching while John Perry served as an important mentor in Holland’s Oberlin days and beyond. Learn more about his experiences with these luminaries of our field by clicking here:
MAGAZINE ARTICLE: November 2013: Questions and Answers by Samuel S. Holland
Have you ever wondered what the title “Teaching Artist” means? In this column by Holland, he provides clarity regarding the difference between the terms “Teaching Artist” and “Artist Teacher” while inspiring teachers of all types to action to ensure the continued development of music appreciation and performance. Read more of Holland’s thoughts by clicking here:
MICROCOURSE: Harnessing the Power of the Team: Teacher, Child, and Parent in Beginning Piano Study (from The Beginner Course)
Holland is one of the contributors to this popular microcourse, which explores the role of the teacher, child, and parent within piano lessons. The course features two articles by Holland titled: “Why Should My Child Take Piano Lessons?” and “How Do We Define “Success” in Piano Study?” Discover the answers to these questions by enrolling here:
https://pianoinspires.com/course/microcourse-harnessing-the-power-of-the-team/.
MAGAZINE ARTICLE: July/August 2015: Questions and Answers by Samuel S. Holland
In this article by Holland, he shares remarks from his speech after being awarded MTNA’s Teacher of the Year award. Exploring themes of gratitude and inspiration, Holland’s speech details the power of music to transform lives. Read the full text here:
https://pianoinspires.com/article/questions-and-answers-july-august-2015/.
MAGAZINE ARTICLE: How Do Your Students Practice a New Piece When You Don’t Give Them Any Help? by Elvina Truman Pearce, Georgann Gasaway, Mary Beth Molenaar, and Samuel S. Holland
In this intriguing article by Holland and others, he shares an experience with one of his students who was given a new piece without any specific guidance. Holland describes the progress the student makes over several weeks of lessons before a first performance. Reflecting on the problems students regularly encounter in their practice, Holland makes it clear that students need expert guidance. Discover more of his ideas by reading the article here:
MORE ON SAMUEL HOLLAND
- MAGAZINE ARTICLE: March/April 2017: Questions and Answers by Samuel S. Holland
- MAGAZINE ARTICLE: November 2013: Questions and Answers by Samuel S. Holland
- MAGAZINE ARTICLE: Reprise: What Teacher Was Most Influential in Your Teaching Career and Why? By Kathleen Murray, Martha F. Hilley, Samuel S. Holland
- MAGAZINE ARTICLE: How Do Your Students Practice a New Piece When You Don’t Give Them Any Help? by Elvina Truman Pearce, Georgann Gasaway, Mary Beth Molenaar, and Samuel S. Holland
- MAGAZINE ARTICLE: July/August 2015: Questions and Answers by Samuel S. Holland
- MAGAZINE ARTICLE: A Tribute to James Lyke at Ninety: Reflections from Three Colleagues by Gail Berenson, Tony Caramia, and Samuel S. Holland
- MAGAZINE ARTICLE: What Is Your Favorite Piece of Technology and How Do You Use It? By Marguerite Miller, Claudia McCain, Mary Jo Kurtz, Samuel S. Holland, Michael Mauldin
- MAGAZINE ARTICLE: John Perry – In Memoriam by Samuel S. Holland
- MICROCOURSE: Harnessing the Power of the Team: Teacher, Child, and Parent in Beginning Piano Study (from The Beginner Course)
- MAGAZINE ARTICLE: Then and Now: A Retrospective of the New School for Music Study’s Sixty Years by Rebecca M. Pennington
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