Course Curriculum

Topics include: The role of piano teachers, how children learn, modeling, creativity, goal setting, and the parent's role in piano lessons

    1. How to use this course

    1. Course Introduction

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    2. Welcome Survey

    1. Session Contents

    2. Reading 1: "Overview of the Readings" by Sara Ernst

    3. Reading 2: "Finding the Center" by Pete Jutras

    4. Reading 3: "How Do We Define 'Success' in Piano Study?" by Sam Holland

    5. Reading 4: "The Power of One" by Marvin Blickenstaff

    6. Reflection Activity

    1. Session Contents

    2. Video 1: "How Children Learn" with Marvin Blickenstaff (Lecture Part 1/11)

    3. Video 2: "Discovery" with Marvin Blickenstaff (Lecture Part 2/11)

    4. Video 3: "Large Staff Demonstration" with Marvin Blickenstaff (Lecture Part 3/11)

    5. Video 4: "Exaggeration" with Marvin Blickenstaff (Lecture Part 4/11)

    6. Video 5: "Accurate Repetition" with Marvin Blickenstaff (Lecture Part 5/11)

    7. Video 6: "Modeling" with Marvin Blickenstaff (Lecture Part 6/11)

    8. Video 7: "Creativity" with Marvin Blickenstaff (Lecture Part 7/11)

    9. Video 8: "Correct First Experiences" with Marvin Blickenstaff (Lecture Part 8/11)

    10. Video 9: "Goal Setting" with Marvin Blickenstaff (Lecture Part 9/11)

    11. Video 10: "Independent Study" with Marvin Blickenstaff (Lecture Part 10/11)

    12. Video 11: "Honest Affirmation" with Marvin Blickenstaff (Lecture Part 11/11)

    13. Reading 1: "What Does Research Tell Us About the Learning Process?" by Rebecca Johnson and Suzanne Schons

    14. Reflection Activity

    15. Transcript: "How Children Learn" (complete) with Marvin Blickenstaff

    1. Session Contents

    2. Reading 1: "Parents Attending Lessons: Rewards and Challenges" by Diane Briscoe

    3. Reading 2: "Why Should My Child Take Piano Lessons?" by Sam Holland (PDF)

    4. Reflection Activity

    5. Exit Survey

About this course

  • $30.00
  • 29 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content
  • Self-guided course to be completed at your own pace
  • Offers practical pedagogy for teaching beginning piano students

Course Contributors

Marvin Blickenstaff and Sam Holland

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