Professional Piano Teaching, Volume 2
Author | : Jeanine M. Jacobson |
Publisher | : Alfred Music |
Total Pages | : 455 |
Release | : 2015-01-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781470627782 |
ISBN-13 | : 1470627787 |
Rating | : 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This second volume of Professional Piano Teaching is designed to serve as a basic text for a second-semester or upper-division piano pedagogy course. It provides an overview of learning principles and a thorough approach to essential aspects of teaching intermediate to advanced students. Special features include discussions on how to teach, not just what to teach; numerous musical examples; chapter summaries; and suggested projects for new and experienced teachers. Topics: * teaching students beyond the elementary levels * an overview of learning processes and learning theories * teaching transfer students * preparing students for college piano major auditions * teaching rhythm, reading, technique, and musicality * researching, evaluating, selecting, and presenting intermediate and advanced repertoire * developing stylistic interpretation of repertoire from each musical period * developing expressive and artistic interpretation and performance * motivating students and providing instruction in effective practice * teaching memorization and performance skills