I’m sitting now in a session by Mario Ajero of The Piano Podcast as he gives a presentation on Podcasting: Harnessing the Power of Internet Audio and Video to Educate and Motivate What is podcasting? * A combination of the words “broadcasting” and “iPod” * Downloaded audio or video content that can be transferred to […]
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National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy – Thursday 1:20
Lunch time in the beautiful atrium of the Doubletree Hotel
National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy – Thursday 12:30
Ms. Leone takes a moment in between performances to address the audience and share that she is performing on a Steinway D grand piano fitted with a Steibuhler 7/8 size keyboard. She also shares briefly about the inspiration behind each of the remaining four pieces on her program.
National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy – Thursday 12:15
The noontime recital today is being given by Carol Leone. Her program includes: Allegro Assai in E-flat Minor by Schubert Ballade in G Minor, Op. 23 by Chopin Widmung, S. 566 by Liszt-Schumann Paganini Etude No. 2 in E-flat, S. 141 by Liszt-Paganini L’isle joyeuse by Debussy
National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy – Thursday 11:30
During the breakout session my friend and fellow conference attendee Virginia and I visited the Research Poster Presentations in the hallway. Here Virginia poses in front of a poster about Habits Common to Pianists with Dystonia and Involuntary Movements by Teresa Dybvig.
National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy – Thursday 10:15
Louise Goss, introduced by Marvin Blickenstaff as “the greatest [teacher] of us all” was welcomed to the stage with a rousing applause and introduced Janet Hart Johnson. Teaching Demonstration: The Piano Detectives Club: A New Approach to Group Piano for Young Children Ms. Johnson recounted her early experiences teaching children in groups and the frustration […]