Articles Tagged As keyboard pedagogy
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The Teacher’s Role in Developing Good Practice Habits
From the first lesson, it is the teacher’s responsibility to provide students with the necessary tools to practice effectively at home.
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12 Practice Tips, Suggestions and Strategies
Try these practical practice guidelines to help students develop as performing pianists.
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The Different Types of Practice
Before piano teachers can help students learn to practice efficiently, they must understand the various types of practice.
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Fix It: Tips for Teaching Rhythmic Accuracy on the Piano
Try these expert tips to help students understand and master rhythm and pulse.
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Fix It: Tips for Teaching Basic Piano Technique
Try these expert tips to fix common errors that piano students make.
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Fix It: Teaching Tips for Playing Even Scales on the Piano
Try these expert tips on fixing common errors that piano students make when playing scales.
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10 Tips for Teaching Students with Autism
Teaching students who are on the spectrum is a fulfilling challenge as long as you are prepared and flexible.
Meet Yamaha Master Educator Mirian Conti
Mirian Conti is a concert pianist and a faculty member of of the Evening Division of The Juilliard School in New York City. Her passion for helping young pianists across the world inspired her involvement in education, and she integrates new technology including the Disklavier in her teaching. Conti approaches keyboard pedagogy by teaching how […]
Meet Yamaha Master Educator Frederic Chiu
Frederic Chiu is an Assistant Professor of Piano at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He believes that piano playing embodies the best of humanity and sees the world of keyboard pedagogy through a lens of “Body/Mind/Heart.” Chiu embraces what at first glance may appear to be nontraditional techniques, including cooking and meditation, but these […]
Meet Yamaha Master Educator Andrea McAlister
Andrea McAlister is Professor of Piano Pedagogy at Oberlin College and Conservatory in Ohio and embraces the magic of communicating through music and cherishes the opportunity to help students learn to play piano. She engages her students’ curiosity and guides them through the learning process by drawing them into the music and giving them the […]
Meet Yamaha Master Educator Phillip Keveren
World-renowned composer and pianist Phillip Keveren is the co-author of the “Hal Leonard Student Piano Library.” The fundamental principle behind Keveren’s highly circulated educational piano music is “simple is best.” Striving to understand what students are hoping to feel in each piece, Keveren focuses on the educational experience behind the music he’s writing. To do […]
Meet Yamaha Master Educator Dr. Pamela D. Pike
Dr. Pamela D. Pike, Ph.D.. NCTM, is the Herndon Spillman Professor of Piano Pedagogy at Louisiana State University and is a highly respected and upbeat voice in expanding the world of keyboard pedagogy. She stresses the importance of understanding the needs of diverse students in all stages of life. Pike shares her recognizable passion and unique […]