tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528996180471610430.post4046233278253938774..comments2023-12-19T07:57:45.996-08:00Comments on Discoveries Piano Studio: Personal Summer Sightreading GoalsSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08905459835583001751noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528996180471610430.post-90571838024651547912011-07-24T13:37:23.995-07:002011-07-24T13:37:23.995-07:00Jan- You're right. Building up a student's...Jan- You're right. Building up a student's repertoire and exposing them different styles and genres is very important.<br /><br />When I'm purchasing a book for a student, I personally like selecting compilations rather than a book featuring a single composer. There are several excellent collections of graded music out there that expose students to different styles and are a lot more cost effective for the parent as well. I've found myself leaning toward this method more and more in recent years. Any thoughts on that?<br /><br />I do find that, as I'm now a teacher, it has been really nice to have a wide selection of repertoire from my student days to draw from when looking for a piece for one of my students. Many times I'll just let them borrow one of my books rather than have them make the purchase.<br /><br />I agree that there are quite a few who make my 'top favorite composers' list, and mood definitely determines what I decide to play on a give day. Recently, I've been giving Bach a visit :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905459835583001751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528996180471610430.post-1849349097412009362011-07-23T21:41:07.168-07:002011-07-23T21:41:07.168-07:00I used to wonder why my teachers only assigned a f...I used to wonder why my teachers only assigned a few pieces in each book, but now, years later, I understand and appreciate that they were building my piano library. I tell my students the same thing.<br /><br />In the years since I was in lessons, several times I have challenged myself to try to play through everything I have. Fun! <br /><br />Too hard to choose a Chopin favorite. Can't even choose a favorite composer--depends on my mood! Chopin, Beethoven, Bach, Mozart, and of course hymns and hymn arrangements!Jan Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15771130036065625405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528996180471610430.post-36379902760314142692011-06-27T13:15:03.886-07:002011-06-27T13:15:03.886-07:00Thanks so much for all your comments and suggestio...Thanks so much for all your comments and suggestions! It's so important as teachers to take time for personal goals. Not always easy, of course, but so worthwhile!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905459835583001751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528996180471610430.post-35710529946186933832011-06-26T16:26:43.002-07:002011-06-26T16:26:43.002-07:00You're so right - when you read through the en...You're so right - when you read through the entire works of whatever genre by a composer you get a very good idea of the style. Inspired by another blog, I decided to get through way more music myself. I about this at http://ladonasmusicstudio.wordpress.com/2011/05/15/how-to-improve-your-sight-reading-in-32-easy-steps/ <br />Since writing that post I've read through all of Bachs WTC Book 1, and am now slowly making my way through the Beethoven Sonatas. <br />I think I own all Chopin's works - the Waltzes are relatively easy to read but some of the others are quite a challenge. I'm trusting that getting through all the Beethoven first will improve my reading enough to tackle more Chopin.LaDonahttp://ladonasmusicstudio.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528996180471610430.post-21154922545015207512011-06-26T06:21:31.686-07:002011-06-26T06:21:31.686-07:00I am having a Debussy summer. I have a student lea...I am having a Debussy summer. I have a student learning Reverie so I brushed up on that. I also pulled out The Girl With the Flaxen Hair, and Plus Que Lente. It feels like he sounds around here.BusyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08999619023510410806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528996180471610430.post-78754606652506609642011-06-25T09:08:45.006-07:002011-06-25T09:08:45.006-07:00Good for you, Sarah! I love Chopin too. I am memor...Good for you, Sarah! I love Chopin too. I am memorizing his Nocturne in e minor- one of my favorites.<br />My summer goal is to progress in memorization of my grade 10 repertoire so that in the fall when I start back with my teacher, I will have my pieces pretty much learned and will just need to polish them for exam. <br />I have a repertoire suggestion for you! How about Concone's "Joyous Awakening?" It is one of his technical study pieces= opus 30 no. 19<br />It is so beautiful. I love to just play through it and let it roll off my fingers. It has some really neat progressions in it.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06039577030874040919noreply@blogger.com