Category: Rote Teaching

Tips for introducing a piece by rote

4/19/2021

Following up on my post last week about my new pattern-based pieces for beginners, today I am sharing a few thoughts on teaching by rote.

In the past few years, there has been a resurgence in the idea of teaching by rote, with numerous articles and books dedicated to the subject. But how exactly do you go about teaching a piece “by rote”? And more importantly, how does rote teaching benefit your students?

Read on for my thoughts on rote teaching and the step-by-step process I use for introducing a piece by rote.

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New pattern-based pieces for beginners!

4/16/2021

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Happy Friday! Just popping in to share two brand-new pieces now available at Piano Pronto!

These pieces are part of my upcoming "First Perfect Patterns" collection for elementary pianists. These would make great "first recital" pieces or rote learning pieces for your beginning students.

Solar Storm is a mysterious solo that explores the whole-tone scale, clusters, and using the damper pedal. Double Dip is a rockin' blues piece that includes a teacher duet.

Looking for pattern-based pieces for your more advanced students? Check out the whole "Perfect Patterns" series HERE!

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The Power of Patterns

9/10/2020

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Do you remember the very first piece you ever learned to play on the piano?

Chances are that before you ever had a formal piano lesson, you learned to play something like “Heart and Soul,” “Chopsticks,” or maybe even a bit of "Für Elise." Many of us have fond memories of being shown how to play one of these timeless tunes by a friend or family member.

What do all of these familiar pieces have in common? The allure of these pieces can be summed up in one word--PATTERNS. Each of these pieces is pattern-based, can be learned quickly, and sounds impressive when played correctly. No wonder so many people fall in love with the piano after being taught to play one of these catchy tunes!

Pattern-based music can be a powerful tool in your teaching arsenal. Want to learn how to harness the power of patterns in your studio? Read on for more about how pattern-based pieces can energize your teaching!

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"Easy Perfect Patterns" now in hardcopy and on sale!

10/9/2018

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I am excited to share that my "Easy Perfect Patterns" collection is now available in hardcopy--and on sale for just $7!

This book is for late elementary pianists and contains 12 pieces in a variety of styles. These pattern-based pieces can be learned quickly and have the potential to be taught by rote, reading, or a combination of the two. Backing tracks are also available for this collection!

Click HERE to see sample pages, listen to the collection, or to purchase!

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Friday Freebie and a Teaching Tip!

2/16/2018

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Today only, Friday, February 16th, "Highland Dance," the first piece from my new Perfect Patterns book, is available for FREE at Piano Pronto!

Click HERE to get your free copy!

In honor of the occasion, I made a short teaching tip video demonstrating how I introduce pattern-based pieces like this one to my students using transposition and improvisation!

Check out the rest of my Perfect Patterns book HERE.

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Tips for introducing a piece by rote

New pattern-based pieces for beginners!

The Power of Patterns

"Easy Perfect Patterns" now in hardcopy and on sale!

Friday Freebie and a Teaching Tip!

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