Advanced Piano Pedagogy (415-3-1)

Instructors

Lam Wong

Meeting Info

RCMA 3-131: Fri 11:00AM - 12:50PM

Overview of class

This course is part of the full-year sequence, which focuses on all aspects of teaching piano to adults.

Registration Requirements

Students must be graduate piano performance majors. Please contact the instructor (lam.wong@northwestern.edu) to receive recommendations on registering for the course.

Learning Objectives

Improving instructional approach as a teaching artist and learning effective teaching strategies.

Teaching Method

Attendance and participation in Friday seminars are required, in addition to assigned teaching duties.

Evaluation Method

Students will be evaluated for their quality preparation for teaching, contributions to seminar discussions, assigned projects, and a final exam.

Class Materials (Required)

n/a

Class Materials (Suggested)

1. The Well-Tempered Keyboard Teacher, Uszler
2. Guide to the Pianist's Repertoire, Hinson
3. Pianist's Guide to Standard Teaching Literature, Magrath
4. Adult Class Texts and Repertoire (solo and four-hand) for private lessons

Class Notes

It is recommended to register for this course for the full-year sequence. Attendance at the first class is mandatory.

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory