Tag Archives: learning by teaching

89/100 Teach the fingers ‘cos they don’t know what to do

Posted on December 15, 2016 by

I had a hilarious keyboard lesson last week with a beginner, a lad of about ten who has been learning for a couple of terms but not making great progress. He has been absolutely determined to be able to hack … Continue reading →

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Issue 40: Mindful Practising – Building Mental Muscles

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

I have touched upon this before, but it’s worth saying again!   For a while now (seems like years, maybe it has been?) I’ve been trying to get my music students to learn with the same focus and attention that … Continue reading →

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