From preparing for the very first lesson to mastering fiendish fingering and performance anxiety, this inspirational guide helps teachers nurture and support students at every level and develop a love of the piano. With musical communication at its heart, The Piano Teacher's Survival Guide tackles universal issues and common frustrations faced by all pianists as well as improving and developing teaching skills and piano technique.

This unique resource is packed with innovative, tested strategies, timesavers, and problem-solvers to help K-8 music teachers in virtually every aspect of their work - from lesson planning and general music instruction, to classroom management and discipline. Written in a highly readable style, with light-hearted illustrations throughout, the GUIDE identifies the specific skills and behaviors associated with teaching and learning each of the specialized areas of music.

The full eBook version of The Essential Handbook for Musicians Who Teach in fixed-layout format. The Essential Handbook for Musicians Who Teach is an accessible guide to instrumental and singing teaching with a wealth of practical advice and information. It covers a comprehensive range of topics from employment status, safeguarding and health and well-being to planning, teaching strategies and continuing professional development. Written by experts in the field, this is a blueprint for teaching music that is essential reading for all musicians who teach. Teaching is a very important part of the portfolio careers of professional musicians, and while they have a high level of knowledge about the practicalities of playing their instruments and working with other musicians, they need backup in many other matters. This book fills an important gap in the literature in this area and is a vital guide and companion for all instrumental and vocal teachers.

This book offers one approach for teaching piano to students with special needs.

The full eBook version of Unconditional Teaching in fixed-layout format. Paul Harris's ground-breaking and inspirational new approach encourages teachers to explore and transform how they teach. Paul identifies and reimagines the barriers or 'conditions' that can stand in the way of effective teaching, to allow for the most immersive and positive learning experience. Written in Paul's accessible and engaging style, ideas are tackled from both a practical and psychological perspective, rooted in Paul's renowned Simultaneous Learning methodology. For teachers of all disciplines and learners of all ages, this seminal book will begin your journey towards an unbounded, unconditional way of teaching.

This interactive, practical book for teachers not only contains creative ideas for group classes, but also includes mental energizers, room for notes, and brainstorming concepts for planning personalized group classes. It is divided into three sections: Part I lays the foundation for the educational philosophy behind group learning, Part II focuses on ideas for piano group classes, and Part III discusses teaching piano students with special needs.