“Practical
Piano Pedagogy truly is the most comprehensive and practical teacher help
that I’ve read...a wonderful writing style that is accessible and
reader-friendly yet conveys so much detailed information. This book is
going to stay close by my side!”
Sarah Crouch, IMT
Cedar Hill, Texas
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“Clearly based on the author’s teaching experience, this new
pedagogy text offers a wealth of practical, step-by-step guides for formulating
a business plan, recruiting, and establishing a studio policy. The most
unique feature, an included CD-ROM, contains numerous printable forms
and is invaluable to both beginning and experienced teachers.”
Barbara Fast, University of Oklahoma
Yu-Jane Yang, Weber State University
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“Chapter 11 (The Transfer Student) is for everyone who has ever
taught or anticipates teaching a transfer student. Recurring encouragements
for the reader to engage in independent thinking are a strength.”
American Music Teacher, October 2003
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“chapters are well organized and each idea is thoroughly explained
and loaded with examples... Jordan relates why these (teaching methods
past to present) work, pointing out their strengths and weaknesses, then
charts out the methods that best fit different types of learners and teachers.
This is enlightening and right on the mark.”
Clavier, October 2003
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“the most important aspect of this book is the practical advice
on how to set up a studio, find students, interview students and parents,
keep students motivated during the difficult teen years, manage the financial
aspects of the business, and be innovative with technology.”
California Music Teacher, Fall 2003
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“What a wonderful
and MUCH NEEDED addition to our pedagogy resource materials.”
Elvina Pearce, Editor-in-Chief
Keyboard Companion
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“At long last—a truly practical and useful book for ALL piano
teachers, as well as those future teachers who are currently performance
or pedagogy majors in college. How I wish I had access to this book during
the many years I taught piano pedagogy!”
Dennis Alexander
Composer, Clinician, and Teacher
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“The ideal is to be enrolled in a quality pedagogy program with
an inspiring professor and a vibrant class of students. Next to that is
Practical Piano Pedagogy, which has the added advantage of being a constant
and consistent ‘personal trainer’ for both future and veteran
teachers.”
Brenda Dillon, Special Projects Director
National Piano Foundation
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“Practical Piano Pedagogy by Dr. Martha Baker-Jordan is an EXCELLENT
and INDISPENSABLE tool that is highly valued by piano teachers and students
alike. It covers the gamut of needs from organizing a music studio to
multitudes of subjects so necessary in the practice of piano teaching.
IT IS A MUST!”
Daniel Pollack, Concert Pianist
Professor of Piano
University of Southern California

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