Tracking progress is something that is often neglected, yet so vital to the learning process. It is important for the teacher to track progress, so he/she may have a more holistic understanding of the students’ musical knowledge. By having the whole picture, it is advantageous in isolating weak areas and celebrating strong areas. Every student …
As a former piano student, I remember often contemplating when I can move on from a piece. In my mind, I was playing it perfect! Why was my teacher so adamant about having me repeat the same song week after week? I struggle with this same concept as a piano teacher now. As teachers, we …
In my personal experience, the hardest part about creativity, is the continued practice of creativity. While we accomplish creativity landmarks along the way (Wrote a chapter of a book! Composed an original choral score! Created a bass line that makes me want to dance!), time pushes us along in life. That being said, we definitely …
Thank you Victoria It has been 3 months since I announced and executed my move from Victoria to Richmond. When I first moved to Victoria for my education, I immediately fell in love with the beautiful scenery, and the spirit of the city. Never did I think in the beginning of my journey here, that …
Relationship between student and teacher The relationship between piano student and piano teacher is built on trust. While method books guide students through new concepts and increasingly harder music, students mainly rely on their teachers to build their sense of musicality. This sense of musicality includes sense of timing, rhythm and pitch. More simply put, …
