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Beyond Notes on a Page

Valentina Jotovic: Oct 5, 2011

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Teaching Beginner Piano Lessons (By Dr. David Leifer)

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...

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One More Time, With Feeling! (By Piano Teacher Stefanie Watson)

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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The Kinesthetic Connection: MOVING ON UP to Higher Achievement

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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Keeping the Inspiration (By Guitar Teacher Steve Schaefer)

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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HAA Student Wins College Audition to Become Jazz Piano Major! (By Rose McCathran)

Valentina Jotovic: May 25, 2011

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Amanda Prakopcyk on "Piano Teacher's Legacy"

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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Conducting from the Piano (By Piano Teacher Lynda Saponara)

Valentina Jotovic: May 8, 2011

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In It for Life! (By Piano Teacher Rose McCathran)

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...