Published: Dec 3, 2023 |
Category: Uncategorized
Introducing my new course, How Harmony Works Part 1.
My nine session course, How Harmony Works 1, will give you an overview of the harmonic language used in the Common Practice Period (1600/1650 to approx 1900), looking at how composers use harmony in the real world of composition, not just to pass an exam! This course will:
introduce you to the harmonic language yo.....
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Published: Jan 25, 2020 |
Category: Recitals and Exams
Students often ask how many of the pencil annotations we've made on their scores need to be erased for an AMEB exam. You can leave as much as you like scribbled all over the page, as long as the annotations don't contain the answers to any of the General Knowledge questions. You can even leave the removable highlighter tape if you wish, however if it is marking a trouble spot, you may be ale.....
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Published: Jan 25, 2020 |
Category: General Information
Our mindset affects our ability to learn much more than we may realise. This is summed up beautifully in the graphic below:
Which mindset do you hav.....
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Published: Jan 30, 2019 |
Category: Uncategorized
Here is an excellent post about working on repertoire by Andrew Eales of Pianodao. https://pianodao.com/2017/05/26/three-types-of-repertoire/.
Let me know what you think in the comments below!.....
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Published: Sep 6, 2018 |
Category: General Information, Taubman Approach, Posture at the Piano
Last month I celebrated some milestones. You can read about them in my blog post on the Piano Pedagogues website: https://www.pianopedagogues.com/single-post/2018/09/06/Anniversaries.....
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Published: Jan 11, 2016 |
Category: Practice Tips and Hints
Does cramming get a bad rap?
Here is an excellent article that discusses the pros and cons of cramming to learn and spacing out learning. Some of the results will surprise you!
http://www.bulletproofmusician.com/does-cramming-get-a-bad-rap/
I hope you will find some helpful information here for your practice sessions this week!.....
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Published: Jan 6, 2016 |
Category: Taubman Approach