by Doug Hanvey | June 17, 2023 | Learning Piano
Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeadingWho They TeachProfessional or Recreational EmphasisProfessional Experience and OrientationTeaching FeesTestimonials and ReviewsTeaching LocationPrivate or Group LessonsReading vs. Playing by EarMethodologyCreative...
by Doug Hanvey | March 4, 2023 | General
Recently, Pete Jutras, Professor of Piano at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia, spoke with me about the benefits and challenges of learning piano as an adult. Pete is well-known in the piano teaching community for his research on adult...
by Doug Hanvey | November 19, 2022 | General
Jeanine Yeager is one of my favorite composers of piano teaching pieces. I first became acquainted with Jeanine’s music via her Fresh Impressions series, which I discovered when looking for “New Age” student repertoire. Jeanine was kind enough to take time away from...
by Doug Hanvey | April 3, 2022 | General
Recently, recreational music making (RMM) trailblazer Brenda Dillon generously spoke with me for over two hours. In this final part of our conversation, we spoke about practicing, ear training and listening skills, styles that adult piano students should consider...
by Doug Hanvey | March 27, 2022 | General
Recently, recreational music making (RMM) trailblazer Brenda Dillon generously spoke with me for over two hours. In this middle part of our conversation, we spoke about common questions that adult piano students have, issues related to teaching and learning...
