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A Piano Student Practices his own Musical Creation (Video)

arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

A composing activity stimulates a 9-year old student's mind and imagination

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The Ideal Piano Lesson as the main course

arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

If I could devise a recipe for an ideal piano lesson, it would contain the following ingredients: A 15-minute warm-up including a scale (one or two plus octaves in parallel and contrary motion) played legato and staccato--adding 3rds, 10ths, and 6ths depending on student level, with an additional assortment of arpeggios. For a Beginner, practicing… Continue reading The Ideal Piano Lesson as the main course