The most helpful points as a potential group piano teacher are as follows:
Children are capable of learning at any age and are instinctively musical
age, social issues, physical coordination, memory, attention, ability to imitate, and curiosity affect the learning process
it is important to have a smaller class as it is easier to manage it while the hours of teaching depend on the age of learners
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a placement interview must be carried out on the student and parent prior to beginning classes
scheduling classes should consider the availability of students.
A teacher should be in constant communication with the students’ parents.
Blickenstaff’s ideas on teaching students to listen in the first few lessons focus on several aspects such as; listening to the dynamics, rhythm, tone quality of the piano, pitch relationships, sound of silence and various tone quality shaped phrase. In my beginning piano lesson, I will integrate his ideas by using pitch relations in listening and reading the piano. I will also incorporate his ideas by using the five finger pattern of activity in dynamics and listening while also integrate his ideas through speaking as I play in technique and listening.
Blickenstaff’s tool kit of gestures includes rotational gestures, scratch, two-note phrases, scaling fingers and use of both the right and left leg while playing the piano. I would teach students to associate the left leg with silence and preparation. I would also explain that raising the arm is unacceptable and reward those who do not raise their arms while practicing. Finally, I would also teach them a rotational gesture by demonstrating it to them.
Blickenstaff sees dynamics as being essential and thus must be taught in every lesson. Dynamics are important as they help to relay the emotional content of the music, thus allowing the musician to interact with the music and the audience as well to influence their mood. This makes an impression on the audience and sets musicians apart.
The guidelines proposed by Blickenstaff on developing piano students focus on the technique being used, teaching expression, teaching them how to read, focusing on the rhythm, fostering their aural awareness and fostering creativity in them (TERRAC). If I was teaching developing piano students, I would also factor in their ability to sight-sing as it helps in developing their aural skills.
