6yo pianist, Alice, said today has been "the BEST day of my life". Because (1) At school, they made sandwiches. (2) Then she played football. (3) Then we did an experiment, pinging the harmonics and identifying The Strong Guys, I, IV and V, then played a piece with their chords. #PianoTeaching 🥹
February 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
6yo pianist, Alice, said today has been "the BEST day of my life". Because (1) At school, they made sandwiches. (2) Then she played football. (3) Then we did an experiment, pinging the harmonics and identifying The Strong Guys, I, IV and V, then played a piece with their chords. #PianoTeaching 🥹
"I didn't know I had it in me," said 7yo pianist Daniel just now, quietly, after playing something quite nicely. (He's been learning with someone else up to now.) #PianoTeaching 🥹
February 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
"I didn't know I had it in me," said 7yo pianist Daniel just now, quietly, after playing something quite nicely. (He's been learning with someone else up to now.) #PianoTeaching 🥹
6yo pianist D just threw her arms around her mummy's pregnant belly and sang 'Happy Birthday' to her little sibling-to-be. #PianoTeaching has its moments.
February 12, 2025 at 4:25 PM
6yo pianist D just threw her arms around her mummy's pregnant belly and sang 'Happy Birthday' to her little sibling-to-be. #PianoTeaching has its moments.
9yo pianist Boris did a video'd Grade 2 exam yesterday. They're marked on 'stagecraft'. He accidentally turned to the camera after his 1st piece, saw his own image and said, nodding with approval, 'Niiiiiiiice'. I'm submitting it. HE'S 9! And it's a Peak Boy thing to do.🤣 #PianoTeaching
January 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
9yo pianist Boris did a video'd Grade 2 exam yesterday. They're marked on 'stagecraft'. He accidentally turned to the camera after his 1st piece, saw his own image and said, nodding with approval, 'Niiiiiiiice'. I'm submitting it. HE'S 9! And it's a Peak Boy thing to do.🤣 #PianoTeaching
Two charming piano collections by Ronald Watson Through an Open Window
Five Miniatures for Piano (Grade 4-5)
On Reflection
Four Contrasting Pieces for Piano
(approx. grade 5/6 standard)
#pianomusic #pianoteaching #newsheetmusic #pianists
Five Miniatures for Piano (Grade 4-5)
On Reflection
Four Contrasting Pieces for Piano
(approx. grade 5/6 standard)
#pianomusic #pianoteaching #newsheetmusic #pianists
November 19, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Two charming piano collections by Ronald Watson Through an Open Window
Five Miniatures for Piano (Grade 4-5)
On Reflection
Four Contrasting Pieces for Piano
(approx. grade 5/6 standard)
#pianomusic #pianoteaching #newsheetmusic #pianists
Five Miniatures for Piano (Grade 4-5)
On Reflection
Four Contrasting Pieces for Piano
(approx. grade 5/6 standard)
#pianomusic #pianoteaching #newsheetmusic #pianists
On taking advice crosseyedpianist.com/2021/07/08/o... #piano #musiclessons #pianoteaching #personaldevelopment
On taking advice
Musicians, especially young musicians, are bombarded with advice over the course of their career, especially in those early, fledgling years. Most advice will come from teachers, but also from peer…
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February 26, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Despite my praise, 8yo pianist Marco described his playing today of Joy To The World as 'a bit amateurish, to be honest'. #Pianoteaching
December 2, 2024 at 9:09 PM
Despite my praise, 8yo pianist Marco described his playing today of Joy To The World as 'a bit amateurish, to be honest'. #Pianoteaching
"I can play this *perfectly* when I'm at home," say the (mostly men) students, rather often. Nah, think I. You're just not listening, men. #PianoTeaching
June 19, 2025 at 9:17 AM
"I can play this *perfectly* when I'm at home," say the (mostly men) students, rather often. Nah, think I. You're just not listening, men. #PianoTeaching
Working on the Modern Academy Method (MAM). As I've interacted with students and taught music for so many years now, I've realized the importance of organizing different aspects of music education. 📚
#ModernAcademyMethod #MusicEducation #PianoTeaching #MAMforMusicians
#ModernAcademyMethod #MusicEducation #PianoTeaching #MAMforMusicians
July 31, 2024 at 8:27 AM
Working on the Modern Academy Method (MAM). As I've interacted with students and taught music for so many years now, I've realized the importance of organizing different aspects of music education. 📚
#ModernAcademyMethod #MusicEducation #PianoTeaching #MAMforMusicians
#ModernAcademyMethod #MusicEducation #PianoTeaching #MAMforMusicians
'You have to hide the slum,' I just told 9yo pianist Ben, instead of, 'You have to slide the thumb.' Easter holiday can't come too soon. #PianoTeaching
April 1, 2025 at 4:55 PM
'You have to hide the slum,' I just told 9yo pianist Ben, instead of, 'You have to slide the thumb.' Easter holiday can't come too soon. #PianoTeaching
‘another significant contribution to piano pedagogy and an invaluable resource for teachers and students’ interlude.hk/penelope-ros...
#pianoteaching #musiceducation
#pianoteaching #musiceducation
Penelope Roskell Piano Method: Levels 2-3 Review
Review of Professor Penelope Roskell's latest piano technique books. Perfect for elementary piano students and teachers seeking injury-free methods.
interlude.hk
September 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM
‘another significant contribution to piano pedagogy and an invaluable resource for teachers and students’ interlude.hk/penelope-ros...
#pianoteaching #musiceducation
#pianoteaching #musiceducation
Oh, pushy parents, with your obsessions with graded exams, little do you know that when you visit me, I am auditioning you, not your children. #PianoTeaching #ClassicalMusic
November 26, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Oh, pushy parents, with your obsessions with graded exams, little do you know that when you visit me, I am auditioning you, not your children. #PianoTeaching #ClassicalMusic
Today I watched online as my piano student lost a pencil IN their fairly new grand piano, so I had to send the parent an instruction video on how to remove the fallboard to fish it out🤣 . #DayInTheLife #FirstWorldProblems #PianoTeaching
January 30, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Today I watched online as my piano student lost a pencil IN their fairly new grand piano, so I had to send the parent an instruction video on how to remove the fallboard to fish it out🤣 . #DayInTheLife #FirstWorldProblems #PianoTeaching
'Dubble base' is the 1st in a list of 'The instrumunts of Ode to Joy song written by Beethoven', compiled by 6yo pianist Daria. I give kids that wonderful flashmob Ode to Joy video to watch, and they note down the instruments - I mean, instrumunts - they recognise. #PianoTeaching 🤩
December 4, 2024 at 8:04 PM
'Dubble base' is the 1st in a list of 'The instrumunts of Ode to Joy song written by Beethoven', compiled by 6yo pianist Daria. I give kids that wonderful flashmob Ode to Joy video to watch, and they note down the instruments - I mean, instrumunts - they recognise. #PianoTeaching 🤩
How Piano Lessons Boost Learning Skills in Children crosseyedpianist.com/2025/01/27/h... #pianoteaching #musiceducation #learningskills
How Piano Lessons Boost Learning Skills in Children
Teach a child to play the piano and you will almost certainly additionally grant them regular access to an inspirational teacher who will coach them and rehearse the priceless skills they need to l…
crosseyedpianist.com
February 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM
How Piano Lessons Boost Learning Skills in Children crosseyedpianist.com/2025/01/27/h... #pianoteaching #musiceducation #learningskills
Edible theory. It goes down a treat. #PianoTeaching
July 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Edible theory. It goes down a treat. #PianoTeaching
December 6, 2024 at 5:10 PM
"I'm going to Brownies after this, and my mum's pregnant," announced 6yo pianist D, a moment ago. 🤣 #PianoTeaching
February 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM
"I'm going to Brownies after this, and my mum's pregnant," announced 6yo pianist D, a moment ago. 🤣 #PianoTeaching
Also today, 6yo pianist Imogen has written her own Pyano [sic] Book for 6/7yos. #PianoTeaching
December 4, 2024 at 8:08 PM
Also today, 6yo pianist Imogen has written her own Pyano [sic] Book for 6/7yos. #PianoTeaching