This was a very interesting session, with lots of interaction and thoughts shared by various teachers. Here are a few random nuggets of wisdom that I picked up: Outline very clear expectations for students so that if they elect to enter a competition, they know what they are getting into. The student should be willing […]
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KMTA Conference – Piano Innovations in the Computer Age by Nathanael May
A collection of quotes, historical tidbits, musical excerpts, and personal insights comprised this workshop by Nathanel May that explored the evolution of the piano in light of advancing technology, especially from 1980-2000. Nathanael said that notes and recordings will be available on his website, so check it out if you want a glimpse into this […]
KMTA Conference – Fostering a Love of Music by Nancy and Randall Faber
Our first session of the KMTA Conference is coming to a close, and I thought I would share my notes with you. It was a truly inspiring start to what promises to be a great weekend! Fostering: Love of MUSIC Love of PIANO 3 Aspects of Fostering a Love of Music, especially for young children […]
Summer Blogging
Some of you have asked what my blogging plans are for this summer. I’ve been trying to figure that out myself! Since many of us are on a lighter teaching schedule, I’ve decided it might be good to keep to a lighter blogging schedule as well. This week, I’ll be in Kansas City for our […]
Summer Plans
Summer has officially begun for my studio! We’ve finished the last of the Year-End Evaluations, gotten everyone’s summer lessons scheduled, and taken a few days to catch our breath before launching into whatever we’ve decided to work on for the summer. I think I must have worked my students especially hard this year, because about […]
Year of Collaborative Music
Did you know that we are in the midst of the Year of Collaborative Music? It commenced at the March MTNA conference in Albuquerque and will culminate at the MTNA conference in Milwaukee next March. I am really excited about this and am thinking about designing my practice incentive theme around this initiative for next […]
