Christopher Oill Archives - Piano Parent Podcast

06 Dec 2021

PPP270: Ten Wintery Pieces

Podcast, Tenth Episode ListChrissy Ricker, Christopher Oill, Dawn Ivers, Linus and Lucy, Lisa Donavan Lukas, Making Music Fun, piano pronto, Ryan Chesser, sheet music direct, Sheet Music Plus, Sleigh Ride, Stacy Fahrion, Wendy Stevens

Every tenth episode of the podcast, I offer you a list of ten somethings. On today's show, I present to you a list of Ten Wintery Pieces. Maybe your piano kid doesn't enjoy playing holiday music. Maybe your piano kid has been playing Christmas since October and your whole house is ready to hear something different. This list of ten pieces and songs has something for everyone at every skill level. Listen to the full episode here 1. "I Hate to Wear a Coat" by Wendy Stevens late elementary 2. "Winter Winds" - Chriss Ricker early intermediate Chrissy joined me…

PPP268: Christopher Oill shares the value of sight reading

Podcast, Practicing and Motivation, Teacher InterviewsChristopher Oill, music, Oill Piano Universe, piano, Sight Reading

A textbook definition of sight-reading would be the ability to read a piece of sheet music on the spot and to be able to play it as you're reading it. Another aspect of sight-reading is the ability to use your eyes to track the music on the page while your hands find the notes without having to look at them. On today's show, Christopher Oill talks about sight-reading - it's value and how to improve this skill. Listen to the full episode here What is a good definition of sight-reading? A textbook definition would be the ability to read a…

PPP265: You Know More Than You Think You Know with Christopher Oill

Podcast, Teacher InterviewsChristopher Oill, Oill Piano Universe, Piano Adventures

Christopher Oill is a concert pianist, composer, and teacher, who leads performance and pedagogy into the future, perfecting “what is” and experimenting with “what could be.” Through his teaching business, the Oill Piano Universe, he helps open up the minds of creative musicians around the world, and he gives them the tools to succeed in their own niche way. In addition to teaching, he also assists in production work for the Faber Piano Adventures and publishes pedagogical piano music through the FJH Music Company, inc. His piano compositions have been described as “unique” and “refreshing,” so they make a nice…

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