This month's activities highlight a skill that is very valuable, but can be tough to teach. So even if you've never worked on this skill with your students--don't worry! Read on for resources to help give your students an introduction to ear training--specifically, playing melodies by ear!
It's that time again! The start of a new month means the opportunity to explore a new musicianship skill! (Want to learn more about Musicianship Monthly and see past activities? Click HERE!)
This month's activities highlight a skill that is very valuable, but can be tough to teach. So even if you've never worked on this skill with your students--don't worry! Read on for resources to help give your students an introduction to ear training--specifically, playing melodies by ear!
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I am excited to share the recent interview I did with Ben Kapilow for his podcast "All Keyed Up: Creative Conversations for Today's Piano Teachers." I chatted with Ben about my experiences teaching, composing, and arranging, and I gave him a sneak peek at some of the projects I am working on right now! You can listen to the podcast on Ben's website HERE. It is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. As I have mentioned in my previous articles on practicing, one of my most important goals as a teacher is to instill good practice habits in my students. I want my students to have a toolbox of practice strategies that they can draw from to solve any problem they might encounter in their music. However, an equally important part of the practice puzzle is teaching students how to assess themselves as they practice. The majority of our students' work at the piano is done outside of our lessons--so it is important that students know how to listen carefully and how to critique themselves as they practice independently. Read on for 3 ideas you can use to help your students learn the important skill of self-assessment! |
AuthorChrissy Ricker is a pianist, teacher, and composer from North Carolina. These are her thoughts on teaching, composing, and all things music. Looking for teaching ideas related to a specific topic? Use the "search" feature or scroll down to see blog posts organized by category!
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