(part 2 of 5 from the article How and Why We Review) Why should review be part of every practice? (continued from previous post) Performance—Keeping songs polished through review practice means your student always has something to play for others. When grandma comes to visit and says “How are piano lessons …
Classics for Kids is an extensive website that focuses on teaching kids about famous composers in fun ways. Highlights: On the Radio features a new 5-10 minute radio show each week. A composer is chosen every month and each week a new show about that composer is posted, along with listening …
(part 1 of 5 from the article How and Why We Review) Why should review be part of every practice? Success—Your student has worked very hard to build the memory, skills, and technique to successfully play each piece. Don’t waste all his/her efforts! Let your student have a secure time …
(part 8 of 8 from the article The Benefits of Listening) How can listening be fun? Draw a picture that mimics what the …
(part 7 of 8 from the article The Benefits of Listening) How can listening be fun? Pause the CD at the end of …
(part 6 of 8 from the article The Benefits of Listening) How can listening be fun? Listen to a single song and then …
(part 5 of 8 from the article The Benefits of Listening) How should we listen? Much of the listening, especially in Book 1 …
Listening until we remember is not enough. We must listen until we cannot forget. –Shinichi Suzuki Listening is the foundation for a …
(part 4 of 8 from the article The Benefits of Listening) Where and when should we listen? Listening doesn’t necessarily mean sitting with …
(part 3 of 8 from the article The Benefits of Listening) What should we listen to? (continued from Monday) Variety of other good …
