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Thursday, June 22, 2006
Top Ten Tips for new piano teachers from Janna Williamson, a music teacher in Illinois:
10. Read good teaching magazines (Keyboard Companion, Clavier, etc.)
9. Encourage your students to perform regularly, and provide them with developmentally appropriate performance venues.
8. Research all the teaching material out there - and use the best.
7. Join a piano teachers' email list. It's an unbelievable wealth of practical and pedagogical information. (I love the one I'm on - visit it here.)
6. Join the local piano teachers' organizations in your area to stay connected with and learn from other teachers near you and take advantage of the performance opportunities for your students. Read the rest of the tips on the excellent Music Matters Blog.
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6/22/2006
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Starting a private music teaching studio
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Nancy L. Ostromencki and John M. Zeigler of the Piano Education Page give their advice on starting a private teaching studio:
We are often asked by beginning teachers how they might go about the business of setting up a private teaching studio. Our usual answer is "with a lot of work!" While it does take a lot of hard work to get a new studio started, the experience can be less difficult if you are properly prepared and organized to run your new studio. Here we provide some basic tips on starting a studio which should be generally applicable in most areas of the United States.
Read the rest of their advice here.
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6/21/2006
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Studio policies online--practice policy
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Many music teachers have web pages now. Most teacher websites include their studio policies, so these web sites are a good source of information for teachers looking to create or update their own web pages or studio policies.
For instance, MMTA member Diana Stocksdale has a nice studio website. Here is an excerpt from her advice to parents about practicing:
Parental Support:
Children whose parents take an active interest in their child’s progress tend to be more enthusiastic and productive. I strongly urge a parent to attend the weekly lesson. That way the parent is better equipped to assist him/her with practice at home.
Note to Parents:
Playing the piano is not easy and can be frustrating. Children are not usually self-motivated and do not show self-discipline like adults. A parent that is committed to helping a child learn the instrument will help the student make practicing daily a priority. Often times, this may mean simply reminding the student to practice.
Practice Suggestions:- Daily practice of lesson material is essential for your child's musical growth.
- Each day should include at least one practice session.
- Several short sessions are preferable to one long session.
- Review lesson material at each session, including any flashcards assigned.
- Keep sessions fun and engaging. If your child begins losing focus, return later.
- Encourage your child to perform for you, your family and friends.
- Be sure to fill in and sign the weekly practice log.
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6/10/2006
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Saturday, June 03, 2006
Vocalist.org has an extensive discussion of ear training and learning to hear and sing back a pitch. There is also a long list of free online ear training sites.
This site is specifically discussing ear training and pitch matching for singers, but most information and sites listed would be interesting for any student who wants to improve listening and ear training skills.
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6/03/2006
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