Twice As Much Fun! The Exploring Series: Duets
byWhen I started designing the Exploring series, I made a wish list of all the things I wanted these books to offer. I proposed…
Beware the Jabberwock: An Interview with Dr Jason Sifford
byELLA GARROOD plays piano and double bass and loves anything creative. She runs her own art and face-painting business in Adelaide, is 13 years…
APPC: My Perspective
byCourtney March-Peach is currently completing year 12 in Queensland and aspires to teach piano professionally. Her teacher is Cynthia Delany and her favourite genre…
Collaborative Teaching in Western Australia
byMy piano studio has been operating for seven years here in Perth, Western Australia. I do not work best in isolation, so have made…
Managing Parents
byStrategies for constructive relationships in your studio. We all have different strategies for teaching music, but one thing we all have in common is…
Studio Resources: The MyLibrary Website
byHave you experienced that baffled stare or dreaded question from a student when you mention the CD that goes along with their book? “What’s…
Joanna MacGregor: From the Concert Hall to the Classroom
by“As one of the leading virtuosos and recording artists of our times, Joanna MacGregor OBE is hailed the world over for her technical brilliance,…
Ten Minutes With… Rebecca Simon
byWhen was your first piano lesson?Bit hazy on this, but there is footage of me at 18 months on my mum’s lap, getting started….
I WANT TO PLAY THAT!
byDo you have students who like to get on the exam elevator and jump from one level to the next? That can cause some…
Improvisation Games for the Young Beginner
byImprovisation can be a wonderful creative outlet for students. It encourages them to experiment and to explore new territory. Even a modest study of…
Phillip Keveren – APPC Wrap Up
byDear APPC Friends, My wife, Lisa, and I enjoyed meeting so many of you during the conference in Brisbane. We return to our home…
As Reviewed By You – The Phillip Keveren Series
byStar Wars (Piano Duet) – Late Intermediate/Early Advanced When I was growing up, playing duets was a highlight of playing piano. This book is…