Lectures LM

FEATURED

How to start from the beginning
An overview of traditional and non-traditional teaching method books and approaches
How to build technique from the beginning
The importance of sight reading
The crucial role of the C Major scale and when to start
The importance of getting to real piano repertoire quickly
Hanon, Czerny and other exercises. Are they important?
An overview of each Period of literature for the piano and what needs to be taught
The most important books all piano students need to have
When to begin the study of Bach
The all important role of building on sonatina repertoire
How much time should a student practice at each phase of their training
The order of teaching early to intermediate sonatas
The distinction between short range goals and long term projects
How to use the metronome
Delving into advanced repertoire
Teaching how to memorize pieces at all levels
Preparing a students for auditions and competitions
The most important role of the teacher

Course Length:

This lecture provides an overview of the greatest master pieces of Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms

This lecture analyzes and studies the origin and transition from the Harpsichord to the Modern Piano

This lecture provides audience members with a guide to the most thrilling symphonic works

This lecture provides and in depth look at the early, middle, and late periods of the life of this Titan of Western Art Music

This lecture introduces children to the amazing world of classical music from the earliest composers to the greatest of modern master pieces

This lecture journeys into the basic forms and structures that have come to categorize and characterize classical music

This lecture offers a thrilling journey into the most intriguing and spectacular in the virtuoso school of classical music

Dr. Woodruff will provide commentary, discussion and demonstration for each piece/student