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Piano Instruction: A Beautiful Mozart Minuet in F Major, K. 5 that enlists the dipping wrist (Videos)

arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

I stumbled upon this musical gem when I purchased Mozart, 14 of his Easiest Pieces (Alfred, publisher) Not at all deceived by the description "easiest," I read through the collection knowing the challenge of interpreting the master's music with expression and refinement. It should be noted that this Minuet was composed by Mozart at the… Continue reading Piano Instruction: A Beautiful Mozart Minuet in F Major, K. 5 that enlists the dipping wrist (Videos)

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Piano instruction: The Rhythm of lessons and learning

arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

After decades of teaching, I've come to the conclusion that there's a rhythm to learning that affects musical progress and a student's sustained interest in taking piano lessons. On the teacher's side: He/she invests time in lesson preparation and choice of repertoire, individualizing a developmental plan for each student based on age, level, and musical… Continue reading Piano instruction: The Rhythm of lessons and learning

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Skyped Piano Lessons: Using video supplements as reinforcement (Video sent to an 8-year old student)

arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

Today I Skyped a third piano lesson between California and Oregon, and learned that the student I was mentoring was not 10-years old as I had thought all along, but only 8! Dad told me she had 10 months of lessons altogether, wherein I became involved only weeks ago at the father's invitation. But the… Continue reading Skyped Piano Lessons: Using video supplements as reinforcement (Video sent to an 8-year old student)

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Piano Instruction: Debussy Arabesque No. 1 (Video)–and playing through the whole composition

arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

I first came to know this piece when a fifth grader at P.S. 122 in the Bronx was selected to play it at our student assembly. The ebb and flowing beauty of this work was so poignant, that I stored it away in my memory until I was able to personally experience this composition years… Continue reading Piano Instruction: Debussy Arabesque No. 1 (Video)–and playing through the whole composition

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A Skyped Piano Lesson in Progress: Practicing Mazurka by Maria Szymanowska (Videos)

arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

My third SKYPED Piano Lesson is brought to you in living color. The adult student framed by an iMac, is one of my regulars up in El Cerrito (Bay area USA) and since I'm unable to travel to her home to teach more than once a week, extra Virtual-based practice is desirable. (We worked on… Continue reading A Skyped Piano Lesson in Progress: Practicing Mazurka by Maria Szymanowska (Videos)

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Long Distance Internet-based Piano Teaching: a novel experience

arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

I haven't yet jumped onto the big Mac Screen in real-time, seated amidst two tripods and three pianos with a pair of earphones. Instead I took an assignment sharing videos back and forth with a piano student in another state. (We have a privately arranged You Tube Channel for our exchange) It appears to be… Continue reading Long Distance Internet-based Piano Teaching: a novel experience

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More ideas about Piano Technique and Mental Imagery (Playing into a Bowl of Molasses)

arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

Continuing my practice of videotaping my Thursday evening lesson, I reviewed the footage and discovered some catch words that helped me clarify ideas about technique and fluency. While it may sound a bit outlandish to think of the piano as a "bowl of molasses," the image alone helped my adult student approach the keys with… Continue reading More ideas about Piano Technique and Mental Imagery (Playing into a Bowl of Molasses)

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The Junior Division E-Piano Competition in Minnesota: Fluid playing among the announced Finalists (Videos)

arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

Update: First place winner: Aristo Sham (Hong Kong) For a list of 2nd, 3rd and 4th place winners go to http://www.piano-e-competition.com No 5th place was awarded. This sample of Aristo Sham performing Ginastera's Three Danzas Argentinas is a testimony to the youngster's exceptional musical sensitivity and artistry. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E_NVVnVPA0 Embeds are not permitted, so click the… Continue reading The Junior Division E-Piano Competition in Minnesota: Fluid playing among the announced Finalists (Videos)

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Practicing on a Digital Piano (Video) PROS and CONS

arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

My Casio PX 110 sits on the second floor of my townhouse because there's no room for it anywhere else. Haddy Haddorff stole the space that Cassy formerly inhabited. In truth, the digital is not on the high priority activity list of instruments here but it has a role in technique-based toning and conditioning In… Continue reading Practicing on a Digital Piano (Video) PROS and CONS

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Piano Instruction: Avoiding a Crash and Burn in Fast Tempo (Video)

arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

One of my adult students asked about how to stay in control when playing fast passages on the piano. She had found herself stumbling in brisk tempos, getting anxious, over-crowding the notes, and finally becoming so tangled up that she had to stop. The music essentially came to a grinding halt. My advice to her,… Continue reading Piano Instruction: Avoiding a Crash and Burn in Fast Tempo (Video)