I have a confession to make: I love scales! There is nothing I like better than starting the day off right with a cup of coffee and some slow, mindful scale practice. I know that both students and professionals have differing opinions on scales, but love them or hate them, scales are an essential part... Continue Reading →
How I Use Pineapples to Teach Minuet No. 2
Even for a very well-prepared student, Minuet No. 2 in Book 1 can present some new hurdles. In this post, I will give some of my tricks for teaching this piece. New Skills When first previewing Minuet 2, I start with two spots which are tricky for most students: measures 15-16 and 33-34. I... Continue Reading →