https://padlet.com/ylgirl101/bf2k5l1wmavw As it applies to piano pedagogy en-us 2018-03-29 21:10:03 UTC 2018-03-29 22:19:32 UTC hello@padlet.com ylgirl101 https://padlet.com/ylgirl101/bf2k5l1wmavw/wish/247401700 1. Guided questions and a bit of discovery learning can form a good foundation for learning theory and technique. 
2. The knowledge spiral is ever present, as what we learn continually expands on itself over time, and these deeper levels change how we listen to and play music. 
3. Reflection plays an essential role in any deliberate practice session. A good five seconds between repetitions brings optimal results--much like a three second wait time helps us teachers do better. 
4. Various activities help us apply what we've learned to the vast world of music. ]]> 2018-03-29 21:17:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ylgirl101/bf2k5l1wmavw/wish/247401700 ylgirl101 https://padlet.com/ylgirl101/bf2k5l1wmavw/wish/247402986 2018-03-29 21:27:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ylgirl101/bf2k5l1wmavw/wish/247402986 ylgirl101 https://padlet.com/ylgirl101/bf2k5l1wmavw/wish/247403225 This is what learning a piece of repertoire basically is. 
Key knowledge: the skills a student needs to master a given piece
Challenge: the piece itself
Inquiry: Lessons!
Authenticity: Real (often non-method book) music the student wants to learn
Student choice: They pick a piece by finding one themself or by picking between a couple options at lessons
Reflection: Happens throughout the learning process, ideally both vocally in the lesson and mentally while practicing at home
Critique: Masterclasses
Public product: Recitals]]> 2018-03-29 21:29:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ylgirl101/bf2k5l1wmavw/wish/247403225 ylgirl101 https://padlet.com/ylgirl101/bf2k5l1wmavw/wish/247404368 Everything we do in lessons is to enhance the student's progress--including music theory. It's essential to be able to analyze a piece to figure out how to interpret it. 
It's also cool to be able to talk intelligently with other musicians about your knowledge and share the joy of odd theory.]]> 2018-03-29 21:39:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ylgirl101/bf2k5l1wmavw/wish/247404368 ylgirl101 https://padlet.com/ylgirl101/bf2k5l1wmavw/wish/247404818 ...can be a super useful tool. I regularly refer students to musictheory.net for learning notes, key signatures, intervals via easily customizable flash cards.]]> 2018-03-29 21:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ylgirl101/bf2k5l1wmavw/wish/247404818 ylgirl101 https://padlet.com/ylgirl101/bf2k5l1wmavw/wish/247405618 How the four levels can work with piano:
1. Confirmation inquiry: Teaching very specific ways of how to relax arms/wrists, guiding the student through the process while they figure out how it feels
2. Structured inquiry: Student is expected to relax. Teacher suggests relaxing various muscles, without giving super specific instructions on how.
3. Guided inquiry: Teacher informs the student they need to relax during their practice over the next week. Student comes back to next lesson hopefully having tried to devise their own ways of relaxing. 4: Open inquiry: Student realizes he/she is tense while practicing at home and tries to find ways to relax.]]> 2018-03-29 21:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ylgirl101/bf2k5l1wmavw/wish/247405618 ylgirl101 https://padlet.com/ylgirl101/bf2k5l1wmavw/wish/247406339 I've seen two types of masterclasses: 
1. The traditional type, where students gather to watch a few select students learn from a teacher or distinguished guest artist
2. A collaborative style, where students watch other students perform and then give them feedback. ]]> 2018-03-29 21:58:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ylgirl101/bf2k5l1wmavw/wish/247406339 ylgirl101 https://padlet.com/ylgirl101/bf2k5l1wmavw/wish/247406638 Duets help students learn piano together, keep time better, and develop general ensemble playing skills. ]]> 2018-03-29 22:01:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ylgirl101/bf2k5l1wmavw/wish/247406638 ylgirl101 https://padlet.com/ylgirl101/bf2k5l1wmavw/wish/247407143 could totally happen by doing a recital at an assisted living center. It would ring students into their community and help them realize to a greater depth how important their learning can be when used to help people. ]]> 2018-03-29 22:06:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ylgirl101/bf2k5l1wmavw/wish/247407143 ylgirl101 https://padlet.com/ylgirl101/bf2k5l1wmavw/wish/247407355 I'm considering taking students to a piano recital at BYU or the like as a group so they can hear a more advanced but still accessible pianist in action and be with their music peers. We would talk afterward about how we thought the recital went, giving them a chance to use terms we've learned in lessons. ]]> 2018-03-29 22:09:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ylgirl101/bf2k5l1wmavw/wish/247407355