DEVELOPING A BASIC TECHNICAL/MUSICAL VOCABULARY TO INSPIRE ARTISTRY

Inspiring artistic performance should be an integral part of all piano study, beginning with the first lesson. To achieve maximum results we should always be relating even the most basic technique to musical expression and stylistic understanding. This workshop will provide teachers with rote exercises, etudes, and repertoire from beginning through advanced level that will show how to link technique and musicality. Suggestions will be given as to how to encourage critical listening skills with appropriate vocabulary for the young beginner, which will help develop good practice habits that will continue to improve as their repertoire becomes more advanced. Participants are encouraged to bring in examples of music that they would like discussed.