Creative Arts Pianistry
Jennifer Freeman, Piano Teacher, MM, RM
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About Pianistry Sessions
The
question I asked myself when starting this adventure was, "Could
combining different creative arts during a piano lesson give students a
more meaningful and effective experience of piano?"
The answer to that question has been a resounding YES.
As a teacher, I am familiar with the facial expression, the glazed eyes, and the body language that comes over a student when they've taken in too many new ideas.
Even within a shorter 30 minute traditional lesson, this can happen after about 10 minutes--making the rest of the lesson ineffective, intimidating, or upsetting for the student and/or the teacher. People who usually focus well, can sit still for long periods of time, and are bright and capable can become scattered, bored, restless, or feel otherwise upset.
These reactions defeat the purpose of learning music for fun and enrichment! But what if there were a way to tap in to the natural brilliance I believe we all possess through our own unique intelligences?
There is a way! Beyond traditional and even non-traditional piano lessons, Pianistry sessions fully engage students. Once that "too full of new ideas" look starts to inevitably appear, we change gears. Or, if a student arrives too distracted by their daily life, we can start with other creative arts. We come back around to music and piano throughout the session.
Even students who don't practice very much during the week retain the knowledge they gain during a session--because they remain focused and present during their entire session. And especially because they are having fun!
Creative Arts Pianistry:
The answer to that question has been a resounding YES.
As a teacher, I am familiar with the facial expression, the glazed eyes, and the body language that comes over a student when they've taken in too many new ideas.
Even within a shorter 30 minute traditional lesson, this can happen after about 10 minutes--making the rest of the lesson ineffective, intimidating, or upsetting for the student and/or the teacher. People who usually focus well, can sit still for long periods of time, and are bright and capable can become scattered, bored, restless, or feel otherwise upset.
These reactions defeat the purpose of learning music for fun and enrichment! But what if there were a way to tap in to the natural brilliance I believe we all possess through our own unique intelligences?
There is a way! Beyond traditional and even non-traditional piano lessons, Pianistry sessions fully engage students. Once that "too full of new ideas" look starts to inevitably appear, we change gears. Or, if a student arrives too distracted by their daily life, we can start with other creative arts. We come back around to music and piano throughout the session.
Even students who don't practice very much during the week retain the knowledge they gain during a session--because they remain focused and present during their entire session. And especially because they are having fun!
Creative Arts Pianistry:
- Overcomes boredom and sparks enthusiasm and interest
- Works with restlessness and transforms it into a creative expression that actually reinforces the concepts students are learning
- Seals in the natural brilliance everyone is born with and builds new levels of confidence through fun and creativity.
Image
below: Students at a Pianistry Holiday Party, 12-11-2010. Painting
after sharing and playing their music throughout the Fall Semester,
while listening to and singing holiday music played by their teacher,
Jennifer.
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Contact Me Links
Creative Arts Pianistry
1011 Roma Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106-4733
(505) 883-4886
www.CreativeArtsPianistry.com
1011 Roma Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106-4733
(505) 883-4886
www.CreativeArtsPianistry.com
