Pencil & Paper. Maybe… Maybe Not.
Worksheets and drills are an accepted part of piano lessons. Theory books are available for most methods and then, of course, there are all the stand alone theory series and…
PA Shorts: The Children
This seems to be the week of children in my corner of cyberspace. Several articles and posts really hit home for me and so I decided to share them here. Enjoy!…
Great Finds: Arabia, Practicia, & Another Shameless Plug
ARABIA Etude Tableaux (Late Int. – Adv) Elena Cobb If you are looking for a something exotic and fun, this might just be the piece. Students will love the way…
Great Finds: New! Documentary Film, Catalog of Piano Resources, Tough Advice
American Grand What happens to a Steinway that has been unloved for many years? It receives a total makeover if it's lucky enough to meet the renowned piano doctor, Richard Davenport! This…
Great Finds: Rhythm Cups, On Staff, & Jelly Note
Rhythm Cup Explorations: Wendy Stevens There’s a cup craze going around and Wendy Stevens is, as usual, using a craze to her advantage—this time to reinforce rhythms. Expect a great…
Great Finds: Dinnerstein’s Inventions & A Carbon Fiber Phoenix
Simone Dinnerstein: Bach Inventions & Sinfonias “An instrumental training is as much a training in how to listen as in how to play. In the text that accompanies the Inventions,…
For Your Holiday Listening Pleasure…
Merry Christmas to everyone and many, many thanks for reading! Here are a few gems to keep you in the holiday spirit. Blessings to you all! Toy Piano Opener ThePianoGuys:…
Great Finds: Sight Reading, Technique, and American Piano Music
Here is the latest edition of Great Finds! Happy Thanksgiving & Hannukah, (or Thanksgivukkah)! Sight Reading Factory Sight Reading Factory generates reading exercises that make musical sense. Instrument types and…