This article is for teachers who are working with students on phrase shaping for the first time. It’s a concept that can be introduced early in piano study—usually after crescendos and diminuendos are covered. The topic of phrase shaping is quite broad, so please note that this article focuses in on the first steps for
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Kindermusik Certified – Jennifer Keeney
So many families come to us just wanting to find out what type of instrument really fits their child and how can their child just hone the early musical skills that they’re seeing. Well, this is where one of our very fun and cheerful teachers, Atlanta piano teacher and music education specialist Jennifer Keeney, comes
Kids Need To Be Good At Music In Schools
As a musician I can tell you the only class I ever felt at home in was Music Class. Music class was where I received most of my positive reinforcement in elementary school and every student needs a place to be special. Music In Schools, This Is Why We Fight The reason we fight to
Private Piano Lessons – The Golden Rule Of Teaching
Piano Lessons – Teachers Listen To Be Heard If you’re like most piano teachers you want to be heard by your students. You are trying to help someone learn how to play the piano and you have the answers. So why then is it sometimes difficult to get students to listen to the message in
Perfect Your Piano Posture
This article has quick tips for piano students of any level to assess their posture at the piano and establish a sitting position at the instrument that encourages good technique. Piano Posture When I think back on elements of good posture at the piano, I remember many important tips given to me by different instructors,
If You Look Like A Crab You’re Looking Good
You can tell when someone playing the piano has had piano lessons or not by watching their hands. Chances are if they aren’t using their thumbs they haven’t. When you play piano correctly your hands need to look like crabs walking on the beach. Playing The Piano – Let Your Fingers Do The Walking
There’s No Method To My Madness
Piano Lesson Method Books Lesson method books are a great asset to students and teachers but it’s piano teachers who sometimes have hard time coming to grips with using them. When a piano teacher comes into being they don’t always jump into using a piano method. The reason is easy to understand if
What Are Piano Method Books?
Piano Method Books By Age, When And Why To Use Them This is for the parent of a beginning student who’s just starting piano. Many students have no idea where to start when it comes to finding a book to help them learn how to play piano. Fortunately, there are many books written on the
Get The Most Out Of Your Big Day
Piano Recital Preparation – Three Bullet Points for a Better Performance This article is geared towards students who are preparing for a performance. However, instead of focusing on advance preparation, this article details some ways to have a great mindset in the moments before the performance actually occurs. In preparing my students for
Be Kind To Your Parents
Piano and Voice Lesson student says “Be Kind To Your Parents” Who wouldn’t agree with being kind to your parents right? This is a charming video of Julian, a private piano and voice student of ours preparing for the Hal Leonard Vocal Competition. Julian enjoys his lessons and his teacher says that preforming, be it