Guest post by Ingrid Jacobson Clarfield and Phyllis Alpert Lehrer, editors of Classics for the Developing Pianist and Study Guides for Preparation, Practice & Performance Books 1-5
Our 5 anthologies contain the 100 pieces that pianists should learn to play. In the 5 companion Study Guides for each piece. Problems are IDENTIFIED and problems are SOLVED.
Continue reading ‘Great Editing: The Difference between Success & Frustration!’Guest post by Christian A. Pohl, Professor of Piano and Piano Methodology, Head of Piano Department, University of Music and Theatre ‘Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy’ Leipzig
The start of the nineteenth century saw a seismic shift in the world of domestic keyboard playing as the piano rapidly displaced the harpsichord and clavichord as the instrument of choice in homes across Europe. Seizing on this new opportunity, a series of piano instruction methods were swiftly published, followed by methods and studies over subsequent generations that covered the rudiments of piano playing, technique and performance practice. A huge number of these studies are represented in the Edition Peters Piano Catalogue.
Major names in the field of piano pedagogy were quickly established – including Beyer, Burgmüller, Hanon and Clementi – but it was one who followed behind them that arguably defined the shape of piano pedagogy for generations to come. Indeed, even today – nearly 200 years after this educational “meteorite” first struck the German-speaking piano world – the waves of his impact are still being felt. There is no getting around Carl Czerny when it comes to pianistic exercises or didactic approaches to building a virtuoso pianist.
Guest post by Tim Topham, host of the popular Creative Piano Teaching Podcast.
Well, this is super exciting news. After months of planning, we are just weeks away from Piano Pivot Live, my very own piano teaching conference here in Melbourne.
I’ve spoken and been to conferences for years now.
If you’ve been to a piano teaching conference, chances are you probably learnt quite a few things.
But there was probably room for even more professional growth.
Meet the speakers: Here are my fabulous keynote speakers for Piano Pivot Live
That’s why I’m going to do things a bit differently at Piano Pivot Live 2020.
It’s going to be a two-day conference that features the lot — workshops, teaching and of course tips on how to run your business.
I’ve hand-picked each presenter, and I’ve seen them all speak before so I know they’re fantastic. I’ve also included masterminding sessions so that you can make action plans right away…and much more.
One of the big differences I think at Piano Pivot Live is going to be the dual focus on piano teaching and also business.
As teachers, we often start with that early on. We feel more comfortable teaching and being at the piano than we are with running a business.
This is where we let ourselves down — we can be a bit lazy with the administrative side or just don’t know enough about how to run a business and can actually miss out on maximising our income.
That’s why at my piano teaching conference, I want to put a big focus on piano teaching business as well as creative teaching techniques.
A well-paid, happy studio owner makes a happy piano teacher.
You will leave this conference excited and with actionable ideas you can implement RIGHT AWAY.
It’s unlike any conference you’ve been to before!
If you’ve been to a multi-day piano teaching conference, you know how crazy it can be trying to fit everything in
Sometimes, you just can’t.
Sessions clash or you don’t have the time to fit it all in.
Well, at Piano Pivot Live you won’t be forced to pick between presentations!
Our one-stream event setup means we all share two days together, and listen and learn from each other.
Also, the presentations will not be passive.
Learn by listening and by doing. Experience workshops, live teaching, masterminds and implementation sessions.
Rub shoulders with some of the world’s most creative and innovative teachers.
As you might have guessed, I will be your host!
But I’ve also enlisted the help of some of the world’s brightest music minds to bring you the best in music pedagogy.
I have amazing keynote speakers in Samantha Coates, Carly McDonald, Philip Johnston and Anita Collins.
The wonderful Nicola Cantan, Joyce Ong, Paul Myatt and others will also be speaking and presenting at the event.
There are a few different types of presentations you can expect at Piano Pivot Live from these wonderful speakers.
To find out more about Piano Pivot Live 2020 and to grab your ticket, just click on the button below.
I’m so excited for you to share in what will be an incredible learning experience.
Tim Topham has one mission in life: to stem the tide of children quitting music lessons by helping teachers maximise student engagement through creativity, technology and innovation. Tim hosts the popular Creative Piano Teaching Podcast, blogs regularly at topmusic.co and speaks at local and international conferences on topics such as pedagogy, business, marketing and entrepreneurship. Tim has been featured in American Music Teacher, The Piano Teacher Magazine, Californian Music Teacher and EPTA Piano Professional. Tim holds an MBA in Educational Leadership, BMus, DipEd and AMusA.
Guest post by Dr. Sally Cathcart of The Curious Piano Teachers. View the original on The Curious Piano Teachers blog HERE.
Have you had many new piano lesson enquiries recently? Do you ever find yourself caught ‘off-guard’ by phone calls? I know I certainly do! When this happens I can end up babbling on and feeling that I am not representing my work and worth to the best of my ability.
The next three months are probably the peak season for receiving phone calls or emails from potential students. Here’s some top tips from some of the highly organised Curious Piano Teachers members. Continue reading ‘5 Handy Tips for New Piano Lesson Enquiries’
A podcast has my wheels turning and I’m excited to share it with you! Jennifer Gonzales, from Cult of Pedagogy, held an interview with Joe Hirsch, a fourth grade teacher and author of The Feedback Fix: Dump the Past, Embrace the Future and Lead the Way to Change. Before reading further, you may just want…
via Flip FeedBACK into FeedFORWARD at Piano Lessons — 88 Piano Keys
From the family that wrote the ever popular Bastien Piano Basics method comes a new, all-in-one series designed for today’s students. Sheet Music Plus had the opportunity to interview Lisa Bastien to find out what makes Bastien New Traditions so unique!
1. What was the inspiration behind the Bastien family developing a new method?
We were inspired to develop Bastien New Traditions by our students and their needs in today’s world. My mom (Jane), Lori and I are first and foremost full time passionate piano teachers. It became clear to us that the learning environment has changed and that a different approach to teaching piano was needed to effectively engage today’s students.
2. What makes this method unique from other methods?
Bastien New Traditions is different in a number of ways that make it a captivating and dynamic way to teach. It’s an ALL IN ONE Piano Course that takes the solid, time tested 50+ years of Bastien pedagogy and presents it in a fresh, modern way. Here are some of the unique features that teachers, students and parents are enjoying: Continue reading ‘Method Spotlight: Bastien New Traditions’
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