Thinking as You Play: Teaching Piano in Individual and Group Lessons

Abstract

Contents Preface and Acknowledgments 1. Introduction 2. Lesson Planning 3. Developing Creativity through Student Discovery 4. The Real Basics of Music: Musical Concepts 5. The Real Basics of Music: Musical Principles 6. Designing a Curriculum 7. Communication between Student and Teacher 8. Learning Styles 9. Introduction to Group Teaching 10. Group Growth 11. Problem Solving in Group Lessons 12. Group Dynamics Appendix 1. Dancing the Baroque Suites Appendix 2. Features of Court Dance of the Renaissance and Baroque Periods Appendix 3. Dancing and Playing the Romantic Dances Bibliography Index