Piano Pedagogy Workshop

2011 Fall LAMBDA Piano Pedagogy Workshop Series (September to December 2011)

Admission:

Regular Admission = $40 per workshop

Lambda Accredited Piano Teachers = $35

Lambda Accredited Piano Teachers (with proof of senior citizenship) = $30

** With the exception of the RCM Piano Pedagogy Workshop. Pricing for RCM Workshop TBA

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PAST WORKSHOPS

2010 Fall Workshop Series

Guest Professor: Dr. Wonny Song

Guest Lecturer: Prof. Caroline Holden

Workshop on 6th December 2010

Lambda Piano Pedagogy Workshop Series

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Overview: This workshop aims to provide enrichment to studio teachers, professionals and music lovers interested in Piano Pedagogy. It will explore a range topics, including the choice of piano methods, healthy approaches to teaching basic keyboard technique and the psychology of teaching and learning.

This program is intended for:

- Advanced students who are interested in learning more about the art and science of piano teaching

- Individuals planning to prepare for Piano Pedagogy certification

- New teachers aiming to establish a private studio

- Seasoned piano teachers who wish to uncover new perspectives from musical colleagues

Through interactive lectures, demonstrations and discussions, the participants can reflect upon and share their pedagogical perspectives.
Workshops will be conducted by Dr. Angela Chan and Dr. Alexandra Townsend (both RCM examiners) in collaboration with other guest lecturers, and prominent faculty members from the RCM College of Examiners.

This program is divided into 3 modules:

I. Professional Enrichment

II. Implementation of Technology into Piano Teaching

III. Pedagogy Practicum

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2010 Fall - Piano Pedagogy Workshop

Date

Presenter(s)

Topic

13 Sept, 2010

Dr. Angela Chan

Starting on the right note

Part 1: Developing a rapport with parents and new students, setting the ground rules in the piano studio.

Part 2: Cultivating effective practice attitudes and habits from the very beginning

11 Oct, 2010

Mr. Francois Gagnon & Dr. Angela Chan

Understanding the piano from a scientific and artistic perspective.

Examining the inner workings of the piano with seasoned piano tuner Francois Gagnon through studying its mechanisms, and how this relates to piano technique and aesthetics of interpretation as a performer and teacher with Dr. Angela Chan.

8 Nov 2010

Dr. Wonny Song

Discovery and exploration of the artistic palette of sound through touch and pedaling.

Dr. Song will discuss and demonstrate how musical sensitivity and expression can be achieved through a balance of purposeful listening and refined technical control.

6 Dec 2010

Ms. Caroline Holden (Alexander Technique Clinician) & Dr. Angela Chan

Overcoming psychological and physical inhibitions of practice and musical performance.

This workshop aims to free the pianist from excessive tension by liberating the artist from within through exploration of relaxation techniques and movement exercises.