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I have a student who is 10, has taken piano for 3 years now and at the start of "level 3" in lessons, instead of traditional method books, I switched her to a classical piano lit. series. She's hooked on those pieces and has played about 5 so far and now wants to play strictly all classical pieces (which in many ways is fine with me because I find it easier to teach from classical piano lit.). When I offer her a choice for a new piece which includes, for example, pop, she wants to do another classical piece. She is a really diligent student.
Should I let her do all classical pieces if that's what she wants or should I encourage her to branch out at least now and then and try some other styles?
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I'd let her go all classical.
"If we continually try to force a child to do what he is afraid to do, he will become more timid, and will use his brains and energy, not to explore the unknown, but to find ways to avoid the pressures we put on him." (John Holt) www.pianoped.comwww.youtube.com/user/UIPianoPed
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accompanist/organist.. a non-MTNA teacher to a few
love and peace, Õun (apple in Estonian)
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sarabande - another case of a missing post! I wrote it, I saw it posted, I wonder where it went?????
Any way, what I posted was: Yes - this is what I do.
In the summer, I offer alternative lit to study, like pop, jazz, ethnic, etc.
"Those who dare to teach must never cease to learn." -- Richard Henry Dann Full-time Private Piano Teacher offering Piano Lessons in Olympia, WA. www.mypianoteacher.com Certified by the American College of Musicians; member NGPT, MTNA, WSMTA, OMTA
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Hi Sarabande,
Wow, that's a new one! I guess it depends on each teacher's individual teaching style and what the student's goals are.
Personally, I like students to learn everything from classical to jazz, blues, pop, etc. I feel that it's important to play different styles and believe that one style helps the other.
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Hi Tara,
Haven't seen you for a while - welcome back. How's the summer break going? Are you teaching now or taking a much deserved rest?
"Those who dare to teach must never cease to learn." -- Richard Henry Dann Full-time Private Piano Teacher offering Piano Lessons in Olympia, WA. www.mypianoteacher.com Certified by the American College of Musicians; member NGPT, MTNA, WSMTA, OMTA
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she can go into classical piano studies, there are people who are strictly classical, I myself prefer classical music but I'm learning other kinds of music to develop my skills. But maybe it would be a good idea to expose her to other music,perhaps play her a few pieces from other eras and see what she thinks about it.
Mastering:Chopin Etudes op.10 nos.8&12 and op.25 no.1, Chopin Scherzo no.4 in E major op.54, Mozart Sonata in B flat major K.333& Khachaturian Toccata
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I'd let her do all classical. She's only 10. No point in distracting her from something she really wants to do that can only benefit her technique. She can switch later if she wants after she hears more music. Try playing her some Bill Evans, later.
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Why fight something that you are so fortunate to behold!
Let her play classical and enjoy!
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