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Ask the Professor: Magical Music and Helpful Tips.(Book Review)

American Music Teacher

| December 01, 2004 | Kramer, Rachel | COPYRIGHT 2004 Music Teachers National Association, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Ask the Professor: Magical Music & Helpful Tips, Starter Level, 1A, 1B, 2, music and lyrics by Janet Vagt; Professor's Comments by Janet Vogt, Gail Berenson and Judith Strickland Minter. Heritage Music Press, A Division of the Lorenz Corporation (P.O. Box 802, Dayton, OH 45401), 2004. 24 pp. each, $5.95 each. Easy.

For centuries the piano student has sat quietly by, week after week, listening to the teacher ramble on and on about "that note," "this sharp," "that forte" and "why are you rushing?" While most teachers would love for students to ask them questions, few students actually do, and seldom are the moments when a teacher engages in a discussion with a student about style or meaningful practice.

Ask the Professor--a breakthrough concept for students and teachers--is a way to open communication with the student and allow the student to ask the "professor" questions about musicianship, rhythm, recitals, practicing and technique. Questions are posed at the beginning of most pieces, and the professor ...

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