Dynamic group-piano teaching: transforming group theory into teaching practice

"Dynamic Group-Piano Teaching provides future teachers of group piano with an extensive framework of concepts upon which effective and dynamic teaching strategies can be explored and developed. Within fifteen chapters, it encompasses learning theory, group process, and group dynamics within the context of group-piano instruction. This book encourages teachers to transfer learning and group dynamics theory into classroom practice. As a piano pedagogy textbook, supplement for pedagogy classes, or resource for graduate teaching assistants and professional piano teachers, the book examines learning theory, student needs, assessment, and specific issues for the group-piano instructor."--Back cover.

Section 1: Background of group piano and working with groups. Group piano 101 -- Brief overview of learning theories that teachers should consider -- Group theory and group dynamics in the piano class -- Addressing individual learning styles within the group-piano class -- Section 2: Group-piano students: adults. The music major: college-level group piano -- The non-major: adult groups for college credit -- Leisure adults in the independent studio, community schools, and other locations -- Section 3: Group-piano students: children. Overview of group music programs for children -- Group piano for children in independent studio and K-12 schools -- Section 4: The group-piano instructor. Advantages and disadvantages of group teaching and additional thoughts on assessment from the instructor's perspective -- Characteristics of effective group-piano teachers -- Common pitfalls of beginning group-piano instructors and how to avoid these mistakes -- Establishing trust within the group -- Logistics of teaching group piano -- Technology for the group-piano instructor.