The Holy Grail of Piano Teaching

By Jason, on July 29th, 2010%

I suppose it’s about time I said something about sight-reading.  I’ve actually thought a lot about it over the last several years – it’s a hot topic for piano teachers, and plenty of ink and air has been spent on it in magazines and at conferences.

The best article in recent memory is Kenneth Saxon’s . . . → Read More: The Holy Grail of Piano Teaching

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Leading the Horse to Arm Weight

By Jason, on August 24th, 2009%

We all know that part of good technique involves arm weight.  At elementary levels, the “Heavy Wet Ropes” exercises in the Piano Adventures Technique and Artistry books can help students get a feel for this, but I’ve been thinking about my intermediate and advanced students, wondering how I can get the idea across and keep . . . → Read More: Leading the Horse to Arm Weight

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