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Audition Music for Students

January 12th, 2012
Posted in Music Teachers Helper . Reviews . Teaching Tips

In one of my earlier posts, I discussed the benefits of having students participate in music auditions, festivals, and other assessment-type programs. Most of my students participate yearly in the National Piano Guild Auditions, and it is this time of the year that I assign their audition program. The National Piano Guild Auditions offer a [ READ MORE ]

How much should I practice?

September 8th, 2011
Posted in Teaching Tips . ✏ Teaching Thoughts

One of the most frequently asked questions I get from students/parents is "how much should I/my child practice?" As every teacher will tell you, while this depends on the student's age, natural ability (sometimes referred to as talent), current skill level, interest level, personal goal and reason for studying piano, and family circumstances, the simple [ READ MORE ]

How to practice cross-rhythm

August 6th, 2011
Posted in Teaching Tips

A talented student of mine is currently working on Chopin's famous Fantasie Impromptu. The obvious challenge here is the cross-rhythm: right hand sixteenth notes against left hand triplets. I have devised the following 10-step guide to help my student nail this: 1. Practice each hand separately, very slowly, make every note extra louder than normal. [ READ MORE ]

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