07 Dec 2020
By Shelly Davis
PPP220: Ten Things – CHRISTMAS! Edition

PPP220: Ten Things – CHRISTMAS! Edition

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Several years ago I established a tradition for our family. Every Christmas Eve, after we've had our evening meal and we're still gathered around the dining table (a rarity for us to all be at the same table!) we pull out a journal and write the word C H R I S T M A S down the left side. As a family we review the previous year and list highlights that fit the letters. That little journal has become a documented history of our kids as they've grown up and has marked some memorable occasions for our family. I…
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24 Feb 2020
By Shelly Davis
PPP181: Benjamin Steinhardt talks about the Dorothy Taubman Approach to piano playing

PPP181: Benjamin Steinhardt talks about the Dorothy Taubman Approach to piano playing

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Benjamin Steinhardt is a well-respected teacher from Connecticut. He places an emphasis on creativity and exploration in his teaching and incorporates concepts from the Taubman Approach among others. In addition to his innovative piano instruction, Benjamin can be heard performing regularly in the New York metro area. Piano Parent Podcast listeners first met Benjamin Steinhardt in our teacher chat about Hanon Exercises (PPP177) and he is back today to dive deeper into his preferred method of piano technique. Listen to the full episode here Tell us your piano story. I began as an older student, closer to 10 years old.…
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27 Jan 2020
By Shelly Davis
PPP177: Teacher Chat – Hanon Exercises

PPP177: Teacher Chat – Hanon Exercises

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In today's teacher chat, Antonio Gandia, Benjamin Steinhardt and I discuss Hanon exercises and other technical aspects of learning to play the piano.Listen to additional teacher chats here. Antonio GandiaAntonio is a multi-instrument teacher in New Jersey. With a background in guitar and bass, along with piano, he offers a wide perspective of technique to his students. Benjamin SteinhardtBenjamin comes to our chat from Connecticut. After working through his own piano injury as a younger student, he works to teach his students the most efficient way to use their bodies when playing the piano. Listen to the full chat here…
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