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The Teacher It is of fundamental importance that the teacher carries a substantial volume of knowledge. Because we talk about music, the amount is truly inexhaustible. In addition to theory, which includes harmony and polyphony, and music history, which includes periods from the Baroque era to the 20th century, the teacher must master the sound …
Learning Music is a never-ending process. It’s not about going from point A to point B; after all, you will eventually get there because music has its own natural flow. I’ve spent time talking to painters, designers, and other visual artists. The process of producing an artwork is as essential as having the final result …
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I start note reading and writing with my piano students from the very first lesson. Children from age five are very capable of drawing notes, letters, and recognizing music notation. You can read about my beginner lesson plans here. You can find a link at the bottom of the article for a free download of …
How do I work on sound quality on the piano? My first response is to say: I don’t know. That’s probably how many of my colleagues would begin their answers. As musicians, we are eternal students. Music is a constant work-in-progress for both performers and composers. No one, no matter how old the composer, was …
It’s important to me that my students are introduced to the music of Chopin and composers of his generation early because modern piano technique starts with him. I have particular pieces that I find very useful when I am working with students to improve their sound and coordination. A piece that works well for my …
My general emphasis on coordination and gesture in my teaching responds to a general flaw in current pianistic training. I’m not talking about a particular country, as this is something I’ve noticed everywhere. Essentially, basic piano training focuses on a lot of Classical and Baroque composers. Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven are important, and I definitely …
Right now, a lot of musicians are struggling. Concerts are canceled, orchestras are not playing, and it can be challenging to practice and stay motivated in the current environment. When the Covid19 pandemic hit, I was full of contradictory emotions. Everything that I had scheduled was canceled or postponed: concerts, masterclasses, and even recordings. It …
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Mid -June 2020 , Michigan.Currently the cases of Covid 19 have been going down in the state significantly. I conducted interviews with four medical doctors who work in local hospitals. Their children are my private piano students.The goal of these interviews was to understand – is it safe to teach in-person music lessons during Covid …
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Published in June 2020. I am a violin teacher, chamber music teacher and performer, as well as a trained physician. I have an M.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. I am also a fully residency trained anesthesiologist, and I also completed full residency training in Preventive and Occupational Medicine. As part of …
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People who have already experienced some piano lessons with me know very well my main motto: “There are two ways to teach: 1) one way is to work only on the pieces, without any interest in the student in front of you.. this way is like going to the doctor who prescribes medicines.. (some fingering …
