Curriculum: The Art of Piano Offers
An individualized approach and a variety of programs to meet each individual student’s specific needs (Solid Foundation, Pre-Professional & Adult): |
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- Private lessons constantly tailored to each student’s changing needs
- A combination of the best American and European teaching methods
- The promotion of injury-preventive piano technique at every level
- Historically informed performance (HIP) studies
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A comprehensive professional curriculum including: |
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- A broad range* of piano repertoire
- Ensemble playing
- Rhythm
- Music theory
- Ear training
- Harmonization
- Transposition
- Sight-reading
- Memorization
- Music history
- Composition
* The core repertoire consists of the various styles periods of classical music, as well as jazzy and traditional music. Other North-and South-American music styles are also introduced. Sacred music and additional musical styles may also be included at student‘s request. |
A variety of activities and performance opportunities throughout the year: |
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- Recitals to share music, inspire, and bolster self-confidence
- Performance Parties/Classes to practice performing, engage in fun, educational group activities, and build camaraderie among students
- Group lessons to foster comprehensive musicianship
- Yearly evaluation (Studio Festival) by highly qualified university faculty
- Optional participation in
- competitions and scholarship auditions
- AIM (Achievement in Music) comprehensive performance and musicianship examinations by ISMTA, the state chapter of MTNA (Music Teachers National Association)
- Federation Festival by SFMC, the local chapter of NFMC (National Federation of Music Clubs)
- ABRSM (The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) exams
- additional performance opportunities
- Award and incentive programs for additional motivation
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The opportunity to play a variety of early and modern keyboard instruments: |
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- Modern grand piano
- Five-octave fortepiano (replica of a Viennese piano form Mozart’s and Washington’s time)
- Professional digital harpsichord/organ/celesta
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Technology-enhanced learning: |
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- Computer time before or after each private lesson to expedite the advancement of musicianship skills
- Student computer lab with MIDI keyboards for computer time before or after private lessons
- Sophisticated music education, notation and editing software programs
- iPad apps made available for lessons and home practice
- Full-size electronic piano interfaced with computer for music notation and recording
- Audio system for accompanying and listening
- Video and audio equipment for recording and critiquing
- Exceptional setup for remote instruction
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A specialized lending library for students and their families: |
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- books
- CD-s
- DVD-s
- audio/video courses
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