Piano Safari supplemental books

Ep. 091 - Seven Black Composers in the Piano Teaching Repertoire

Ep. 091 - Seven Black Composers in the Piano Teaching Repertoire

February is Black History Month—a time to honor and celebrate the contributions of African Americans. As a music teacher, this prompts me to pause and evaluate what I’m teaching, but also why. I ask questions like:

  • How much diversity is present in my students’ method books and repertoire?

  • Which pieces should we skip due to their complicated history?

  • How can I make more thoughtful, informed choices about the music I put in front of my students—choices that are pedagogically sound and historically responsible?

Ep. 090 - Nine Supplemental Books for Elementary and Early Intermediate Piano Students

Ep. 090 - Nine Supplemental Books for Elementary and Early Intermediate Piano Students

As we prepare for the Spring semester and look forward to lessons resuming in January, I want to share nine collections I’ve been using with my students this year. Some are etudes based on specific technical patterns, others are solo repertoire books. Most of these are available through Piano Safari, though they can be used alongside any method book.

For reference, my elementary and early intermediate students are in Piano Safari Levels 1-3 and range from 2nd-7th grade.

If you're looking to refresh your teaching materials for January or add some variety to your studio library, I hope you'll find a few gems here that spark your interest.

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