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Power of Music

Must read! Extensive research on the power of music in the development and education of children. Most thorough research I have come across in this field. 32 pages of evidence that ALL children should study music! The power of music: its impact on the intellectual, social and personal development of children and young people - [ READ MORE ]

Benefits of Music Auditions

Yesterday four of my students participated in the California Association of Professional Music Teachers Piano and Ensemble Auditions. They each had to prepare two solos from memory, as well as playing in an ensemble. They receive a report and a rating from the judge, and if they score a rating of 5 (top score), they get invited to play in the CAPMT convention next February. I have always believed in the benefits of enrolling students in formal assessment/competitive events, both for the students involved, and for myself as a teacher. I would like to share some key points[ READ MORE ]

Learning correctly

"The reality is that you are improving your brain when learning piano! You are actually making yourself smarter and improving your memory; this is why learning the piano correctly has so many benefits, such as success in school, the ability to better cope with everyday problems, and the ability to retain memory longer as you [ READ MORE ]

Playing from Memory

The issue of memory playing has haunted musicians for centuries. For some, it comes naturally; for others, it is an eternal struggle. Is it necessary to play from memory in order to give a professional, musical and convincing performance? Absolutely not. In fact, it was not the norm to perform from memory in Bach, Mozart, [ READ MORE ]

Buying a Piano

Recently a new student of mine got her first acoustic piano! It is a used upright piano, but of a good brand and in great condition. The student had been practicing on her keyboard for over a year before coming to my studio, but shows immense talent and motivation. I am happy for her that [ READ MORE ]

Benefits of Music

Ashleigh and Trevor StepanyanLearning an instrument can provide the following benefits to students: build self-esteem evelop initiative provide outlet for creativity develop sense of responsibility for possession develop sense of responsibility for being well behaved develop sense of responsibility for making an honest effort prepare foundation for drama, dance, and other arts activities develop attention span and concentration level [ READ MORE ]

Do-Re-Mi

The Importance of Solfege Solfege, Solfeggio, or Sol-fa, is the system of naming and singing notes with Do-Re-Mi rather than the English letters. It is my preferred language of teaching. I whole-heartedly believe it helps to develop “perfect pitch” – the ability to recognize notes without looking at the music or piano keyboard, especially in young students. I have perfect [ READ MORE ]

Research Evidence

Marianna and Constantine Spentzos"Every student in the nation should have an education in the arts." This is the opening statement of The Value and Quality of Arts Education: A Statement of Principles, a document from the nation's ten most important educational organizations, including the American Association of School Administrators, the National Education Association, the National Parent Teacher Association, [ READ MORE ]

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