by Victoria | Jun 26, 2018 | Music Pedagogy, Music
We often hear parents make statements about preparing their children for “real life.” As teachers, we need to be equipping music students for life, preparing them to take on the challenges they will face as an adult musician. Specifically, our students need to be...
by Victoria | Jun 19, 2018 | Music Pedagogy, Music
What is legato for a pianist? We all know that legato passages are marked with slurs. And hopefully we all know that legato actually means “smooth;” not quiet, as is a somewhat common mistake among students. I remember as a young violinist that slurs made perfect...
by Victoria | Jun 12, 2018 | Music Pedagogy, Music
I had a conversation with a friend and fellow private teacher some time ago and, in the course of our discussion, she asked how I had learned about the various eras of music, and then how I approach teaching them to my students. The question caught me a little off...
