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Playing A Children’s “Game” while learning the piano (Videos)

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Kabalevsky bundled important aspects of piano technique into his Op. 39 Pieces for Children.

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Paying a child to practice piano?

arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

I was scanning *Piano World's forums and noticed posts about paying children to do their daily practicing. An assortment of contributors thought the idea had merit. My first response, without embroiling myself too deeply in the discussion, was to abhor the "practice" altogether. I saw no value in viewing piano playing as a $$$ rewarded… Continue reading Paying a child to practice piano?

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Piano Lessons: The parent/teacher relationship– striking the right balance (Humor)

arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

A humorous take on a testy set of circumstances