Pedagogy Archives - Page 19 of 25

by Tim Topham

Quick Navigation The future of training?I don't have time for PD!Piano Teaching Webinars from Tracy SelleMusicEdConnect.comWebinars and HangoutsStudio Marketing WebinarKatie WardrobePianoFlix - How to teach pop pianoOther online training providersConclusionWhat online courses/webinars have you recently done? The future of training? There is a place for both online learning and face to face, but being able ... Online PD for Piano Teachers

by Tim Topham

Intrinsic v Extrinsic Motivation in Music Students Building on the ideas of one of my previous articles: Why extrinsic rewards are so bad for motivation, you might have missed this great article from string teaching magazine, The Strad. In it, a parent delves into some research about bribes, motivation and practice to come up with ... Bribery should not be used as motivation to practise – The Strad

by Tim Topham

Interested in Piano Technique? I don’t know about you, but I find all the ins and outs of piano technique fascinating. I love that Glenn Gould could sit well below the keyboard in a position that most teachers would denounce as pretty appalling and still achieve incredible performances and be revered for evermore. I love ... What makes good piano technique? Interview with John Bloomfield

by Tim Topham

Should 10,000 hours really be the benchmark? You’ve no doubt heard rule of thumb that it takes approximately 10,000 hours of practice to become a master of something. The statement originated in Malcolm Gladwell’s book “Outliers” and, even if you haven’t read it, you’ve no doubt heard the statistic. It has since been used by many authors in discussing high-achievement and ... 1000 Hours to Competence « Music Teacher’s Helper Blog

by Robin Baker

What makes a good accompanist? What skills do you need? Guest poster Robin Baker, one of Melbourne’s most experienced accompanists, has put together a list of skills that are a focus of her own practising, rehearsing and performing with other artists. Collaborative Pianists (as the role of accompanists is increasing becoming known) require specialised skills very different to ... 6 essential skills for beginner accompanists | Guest Post

by Tim Topham

Quick Navigation IntroductionSeries 17 OverviewFavourite Selections How I decided on the selectionsPreliminaryGrade 1Grade 2Grade 3ConclusionWhere to buyWhat are your thoughts? IntroductionIf you're an Australian piano teacher who uses the Australian Music Examination Board syllabus with your students, you're no doubt aware that a new series of teaching books has just been released: Series 17 Piano. As ... AMEB Series 17 Piano | Best Pieces Grades P-3

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by Tim Topham

How does the internet impact on how you teach? If you’re an Australian educator, you may well have come across Andrew Douch and his excellent education blog. He writes compelling articles, many focussing on the intersection between technology and education. This recent post is about the general changes taking place in education as we move from ... What can teachers bring to the classroom, that has increasing value? | Douchy’s Blog

by Tim Topham

Ever considered online piano teaching? I was really interested to hear recently that well-respected teacher and presenter Dr Melody Payne from Virginia USA will be presenting an online webinar for piano teachers all about how to teach online piano lessons. Keep reading for a special offer for topmusic.co subscribers. In this increasingly connected world and ... Webinar: Getting Started with Online Piano Lessons

by Tim Topham

Slow practice: the importance of precision I was chatting with a colleague at the end of last term regarding teaching students about slow practice. He let me in on a great secret about F1 racing drivers that we should all share with our students...especially the speed demons! At this time of the year in ... Take a track walk: getting students to slow down

by Tim Topham

How should I use the Manual List? While the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) releases music books for each grade level whenever they update their exam syllabuses, there is a wealth of other great pieces listed permanently in the syllabus under the “Manual List”. Remember that the exam books for each grade only feature around three ... Making the most of the AMEB Manual List | The Piano Teacher Magazine

by Tim Topham

How do you motivate teen beginners? We all know that video games are pretty popular with teens, particularly boys. So trying to convince them to do their piano practice when there are far more fun things to be doing online can be a real challenge. Enter PianoMaestro – a really handy app that basically turns learning ... Motivating teens with PianoMaestro

by Tim Topham

Spin the wheel! I’ve recently been having fun with my students using a nifty little app called DecideNow. I posted about it a while ago on my Facebook page, but thought a quick little 2-minute video might be the best way to explain how I actually use it in my studio. Have fun with it and let me ... Quick Video: Making Scales Fun with DecideNow!