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Homage

by Doug Hanvey | July 23, 2022 | Music Appreciation & Analysis

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Getting to Know Adult Piano Students (Interview with Teri L.)

by Doug Hanvey | May 16, 2020 | Learning, Practicing & Playing Piano

This is the first in a series of interviews with adult piano students. Teri returned to piano lessons in her retirement with the intention of learning to play jazz. What’s …Share...

Improvisation Games for Classical Musicians (Book Review)

by Doug Hanvey | May 18, 2019 | Teaching Piano

There is no shortage of good books for piano teachers to assimilate and integrate into their teaching routine. Yet, at least in my opinion, only a few (thankfully) are truly …Share...

17 Success Strategies for Adult Piano Students

by Doug Hanvey | March 2, 2019 | Learning, Practicing & Playing Piano

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Foundations of Improvisation – Space and Silence

by Doug Hanvey | January 19, 2019 | Teaching Piano

It’s been awhile since I’ve written about the essential principles of improvisation. In previous posts I’ve covered the principles of staying present, not-knowing and unity and contrast. Another …Share...
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