Summer 2007    Volume 18, Number 2

 
  Featured Articles
Feature 1
Technology
Take a glimpse into the studios of three different generations of piano teachers who have incorporated new technologies into their teaching. View the Technology Timeline of historical advances in keyboard technologies.
 
Feature 2
Reading
Three successful teachers, Rebekah Maxner, Stephen Reen, and Emily Parker, share their experiences using a wide range of teaching aids. Whether they are purchased, homemade or household items, they meet specific needs and help motivate students.
 
Feature 3
Perspectives in Pedagogy
Interview with Karl Bruhn who has collaborated with Barry Bitman MD, on leading research into bio-social-psycho aspects of Recreational.
 
Feature 4
Adult Piano Study
Susan Capestro has a large adult piano studio in Massachusetts and has seen first hand results of Self-Directed Learning. Imagine a class that teaches itself!
 
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Editor’s Page
Technology = Technique
FCC Pedagogy Conference
News on the 2007 Conference
Richard Chronister Memorial Fund
Honor the founder of this magazine
  All Articles in Print
Editor’s Page: Technology = Technique — Pete Jutras
Technology: Three generations of teachers on teaching with technology — George Litterst with Serena Mackey and Paul Sheftel
Technology Timeline
On the Cover
Jazz & Pop: Just a second ... Added notes enhance basic harmonies — Phillip Keveren
Music Reading: What are your favorite teaching aids for music reading? — Craig Sale with Rebekah Maxner, Stephen Reen, and Emily Parker
Technique: How do you teach choreography to young students? — Scott McBride Smith with Marilyn Taggart
Rhythm: What have I learned being an editor of the Rhythm Department? — Bruce Berr
Perspectives in Pedagogy: Take two music lessons and call me in the morning — Rebecca Johnson with Karl Bruhn
Adult Piano Study: Are adult piano students willing to self-teach? — Michelle Conda with Susan Capestro
Repertoire & Performance: What is the role of “etudes” in a pianist’s development? Which ones do you use and when? — Nancy Bachus with Seymour Fink and Marilyn Neeley
News & Views: How do you counsel a student after a disappointing performance? — Helen Smith Tarchalski with Phyllis Pieffer
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