Welcome to the sixth annual PPG festival. The Piano Pedagogy Group is a group for teachers studying piano pedagogy or working towards an exam goal. The festival is organized for PPG teachers and their students. All student of any age or level are encouraged to enter any style or genre of piece. The festival alsoContinue reading “2015 PPG Festival”
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2014/2015 Activities
September 14, 2014 First Meeting Transitioning method books to RCM October 19, 2014 Potential Paul Sheftel November 9, 2014 Survey of Method Books January 11, 2015 Theory applied to the lesson February 8, 2015 Gender, teenager, group teaching March 8, 2015 PPG Festival Adjudicator: Edwin Gnandt April 12, 2015 Ensemble playing, duets May 3, 2015Continue reading “2014/2015 Activities”
2013/2014 Activities
September 15, 2013 First Meeting October 20, 2013 Panel Chat: 3 different Examining Boards to speak about their Programs Q&A Guest Speakers: Joan Ritchie – Canadian National Conservatory LaDona Ahenda – Conservatory Canada Robyn Cabrera – London College of Music November 17, 2013 Blended Learning and Distance Learning January 12, 2014 Lecture Recital – JazzContinue reading “2013/2014 Activities”
2012/2013 Activities
September 9, 2012 First meeting (introduction, schedule, fees) The role of technology in teaching piano Speakers: Denisa Calcan – MusIQ, interactive music software produced by Adventus Marian Parrot – “iReal b” iPad and iPhone application October 14, 2012 Repertoire choice for very young and teenagers October 27, 2012 Tone production Guest speaker: Edwin Gnandt NovemberContinue reading “2012/2013 Activities”
