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Valentina Jotovic: Oct 1, 2011
“What Position Do I Play In, Again?” Most piano teachers have heard this infamous question at some point in their teaching careers. While it may seem a trivial question, it bears further examination. Why do our students feel the need to find a...
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Valentina Jotovic: Jun 15, 2011
One thing that always caught me off guard when I was in school was seeing teachers outside of the academic setting. "What? Teachers live at school....
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Valentina Jotovic: Jun 7, 2011
Many have heard the commonly used proverb, “Tell me, and I will forget. Show me, and I may remember. Involve me, and I will understand.” The majority...
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Valentina Jotovic: Jun 1, 2011
What inspires us to take up an instrument, take lessons, practice, and all the other things that go into learning to play music? There’s always some...
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Valentina Jotovic: May 25, 2011
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Valentina Jotovic: May 18, 2011
Looking at a piece for the first time can be very intimidating. Oftentimes students do not know where to begin with their new piece. Teachers can...
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Valentina Jotovic: May 8, 2011
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Valentina Jotovic: May 1, 2011
One of my earliest memories as a piano student includes my first piano recital. I was five years old at the time. My parents had brought me to my...
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Valentina Jotovic: Apr 28, 2011
I am finding that a few of my students are becoming upset or frustrated with the difficulties and challenges that music presents to them. Whether it...
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Valentina Jotovic: Apr 24, 2011
Doing something you know you love is easy. For me, practicing is part of my daily routine…I don’t feel right if my day has started without some time...