LEVEL IT UP: the 3-act Series!
What is Level It Up? It is a series of 6 workshops focusing on a different composer in each:
- Each workshop is designed to provide a smooth progression of solo piano works from the easiest pieces of each composer up to the most advanced.
- Special emphasis will be placed on ''the best first'' for specific types of pieces for each of the composers.
- Leveling pieces can feel like a subjective, arbitrary process; this series will discuss key factors to consider in leveling up, such as compositional structure, specific technical demands, etc.
- Mixing levels: Students benefit the most from working on "negotiable" repertoire they can conquer in a month or two along with "stretch" pieces that will take longer. Ideas for mixing these levels will be shared!
- You'll receive a PDF for each workshop that is a repertoire leveling guide for that composer, including the key factors in leveling.
THE Original SCHEDULE -- all are on video now for you to watch and re-watch whenever!
Leveling Up Kabalevsky: Internal, instructional, infrastructure!
We all teach Kabalevsky; along with Bartók, Kabalevsky has composed a wealth of appealing music that levels very effectively from elementary to advanced.
Leveling Up Mendelssohn: Songs without Words, Sonatas, and Such!
I have taught, played, studied, or at least listened to evIery piano piece Mendelssohn composed -- including every Song Without Words. There are so many hiddrn gems...these will be highlighted!
Leveling Up Spanish Style: the Music of Albéniz and Granados!
Enrique Granados and Isaac Albéniz are the two Spanish composers whose piano music can stand alongside that of Franz Liszt and not pale in comparision...but they also composed beautiful music that is accessible to less advanced students. And with both composers, there are many hidden gems. Spain also has given us a fair number of women composers...you will be introduced to some of their music as well!
YOU CAN REGISTER FOR THIS SERIES BELOW!
Leveling Up Kabalevsky: Internal, instructional, infrastructure!
We all teach Kabalevsky; along with Bartók, Kabalevsky has composed a wealth of appealing music that levels very effectively from elementary to advanced.
Leveling Up Mendelssohn: Songs without Words, Sonatas, and Such!
I have taught, played, studied, or at least listened to evIery piano piece Mendelssohn composed -- including every Song Without Words. There are so many hiddrn gems...these will be highlighted!
Leveling Up Spanish Style: the Music of Albéniz and Granados!
Enrique Granados and Isaac Albéniz are the two Spanish composers whose piano music can stand alongside that of Franz Liszt and not pale in comparision...but they also composed beautiful music that is accessible to less advanced students. And with both composers, there are many hidden gems. Spain also has given us a fair number of women composers...you will be introduced to some of their music as well!
YOU CAN REGISTER FOR THIS SERIES BELOW!