Expert Preparation of Beginner to Advanced Piano Students

In this one day workshop, AMEB Examiner Anthony van den Broek will demonstrate the fundamental aspects of teaching piano repertoire, technical work and exercises from Preliminary to Certificate of Music and preparing students for examination. All aspects of a student’s musical development will be covered including:

* Selecting and interpreting repertoire
* Developing technique, posture and hand shape
* Developing listening and musical skills
* Projecting style and character
* Developing dynamics and tone colours
* Teaching phrasing
* Laying solid foundations to ensure continuing progress and success at higher levels
* Teaching technical work and exercises

Participants can expect to learn a great deal of information on how to expertly teach repertoire from beginner to early advanced repertoire. This will be done through the examination of numerous examples from the AMEB piano syllabuses (comprehensive and leisure) with a focus on developing objective strategies, musical ideas and teaching points to take back to their studio. Teachers will also find out what examiners are looking for and how to prepare their students to achieve their best.

PROGRAM

9-9.30am      Teacher Arrival and Registration
9.30am         Teaching Repertoire, Technical Work and Exercises from Preliminary to Grade 4
10.45am       Masterclass with level 1 students
11.45am        Teacher Q&A - ask any question on Level 1 exam requirements

12.15pm       Lunch

1pm              Teaching Repertoire, Technical Work and Exercises from Grade 5 to Certificate of Music
2.30pm         Masterclass with level 2 students
3.30pm         Teacher Q&A - ask any question on Level 2 exam requirements
4pm              End of day