Course curriculum

  • 1

    Navigating the Course

    • How to use this course
  • 2

    Welcome to Harnessing the Power of the Team: Teacher, Child, and Parent in Beginning Piano Study

    • Course Introduction

    • Welcome Survey
  • 3

    Session 1: The Role of the Teacher

    • Session Contents

    • Reading 1: "Overview of the Readings" by Sara Ernst

    • Reading 2: "Finding the Center" by Pete Jutras

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

    • Reading 4: "The Power of One" by Marvin Blickenstaff

    • Reflection Activity
  • 4

    Session 2: How Children Learn

    • Session Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    • Reflection Activity

    • Transcript: "How Children Learn" (complete) with Marvin Blickenstaff
  • 5

    Session 3: The Role of the Parent

    • Session Contents

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

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

    • Reflection Activity

    • Exit Survey