What is practicing? Studying and practicing are often looked at as memorization and drilling, that is performed over and over again until the information is seared into the brains. However, for most, memorization is an inefficient and stressful path to understanding and capability. Many studies have been conducted about piano and practice in general, and […]
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Jan
Jan
In the twenty years of being a piano and music teacher, I have made a variety of mistake. Fortunately, I have also undoubtedly learned immeasurable amounts of things from my students. One of the most important things that I have learned is how kids like to learn. Their education capabilities are influenced by their environment, […]
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Sep
Sep
Sight-reading often appears to be one of the most important elements of a lesson, hence it must always be included in your lesson. Ear training, rhythm, creative and play at sight exercises are vital when you are growing a well-rounded and successful musician. Yet this type of activity is often neglected by many teachers. Even […]
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Sep
Sep
There is no doubt about the importance of imagination in the formation of a creative personality. We cannot teach imagination, but as teachers, we can model it. We can help our students to collect building blocks and lay a stable foundation of a successful artistic musician with a vivid imagination. Ability to regenerate the composer’s […]