The renowned pianist and teacher Josef Lhevinne (1874-1944) once said, “Most students hear but they do not listen. The finest students are those who have learned to listen.”   In this episode, Edmund presents ideas on how to help students become better listeners and enjoy more productive practice sessions and artistic progress. Rate/Review this podcast/episode at: https://LovethePodcast.com/ForPianoTeachers.For more information on Edmund’s career and samples from his recordings, visit his website at http://edmunddawe.com/.Support the show

Motivation is essential for our students’ progress. In this episode, Edmund discusses ways to nurture and build the most valuable type of student motivation – motivation from within -  to help students of all ages find personal fulfillment and enjoyment in their piano playing. Rate/Review this podcast/episode at: https://LovethePodcast.com/ForPianoTeachers.For more information on Edmund’s career and samples from his recordings, visit his website at http://edmunddawe.com/.Support the show

Adult students take lessons for a variety of reasons and have unique strengths and challenges. In this Episode,  Edmund summarizes common characteristics of adult students and shares some of his experiences and pedagogical approaches. Rate/Review this podcast/episode at: https://LovethePodcast.com/ForPianoTeachers.For more information on Edmund’s career and samples from his recordings, visit his website at http://edmunddawe.com/.Support the show

For generations, annual competitive music festivals have been an important part of the cultural life of communities around the globe.  In this Episode, Edmund shares his thoughts about competitions and his experiences as an adjudicator in Canada over the past 35 years. Teachers, students, parents, adjudicators, festival committees, and volunteers all have essential roles to ensure that the competition is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for students to learn and grow as developing musicians.  Rate/Review this podcast/episode at: https://LovethePodcast.com/ForPianoTeachers.For more information on Edmund’s career and samples from his recordings, visit his website at http://edmunddawe.com/.Support the show

A positive performing experience is exciting and rewarding for a student and the teacher. Achieving comfort and artistic freedom in performance requires a disciplined and comprehensive approach when selecting and preparing the music.  Edmund offers suggestions to help  students develop greater security and success in the art of performance. Rate/Review this podcast/episode at: https://LovethePodcast.com/ForPianoTeachers.For more information on Edmund’s career and samples from his recordings, visit his website at http://edmunddawe.com/.Support the show