Frances Clark Center Courses

Performance Anxiety Management: How to Prepare for your Best Performance

Gain insights into mindfulness, stage fright, and positive self-talk to manage performance anxiety and deliver your best performance.

• Kadenze
• 3 hours
• On-Demand
• $30.00

Teaching Improvisation and Composition (from The Beginner Course)

Practical pedagogy for teaching improvisation and composition to beginning piano students, featuring video lectures, demonstrations, and readings on effective techniques and strategies.

• Kadenze
• On-Demand
• $30.00

Teaching Musical Concepts (from The Beginner Course)

Practical pedagogy for developing confident music learners, focusing on concept preparation, introduction, and generalization. Emphasizes discovery teaching and assessment techniques for mastery.

• Kadenze
• 4 hours
• On-Demand
• $30.00

Introducing Pieces with Purpose (from The Beginner Course)

Practical pedagogy for teaching elementary piano repertoire to beginners. Explore considerations, observe student progress, and implement various approaches to enhance teaching effectiveness.

• Kadenze
• 3 hours
• On-Demand
• $30.00

Harnessing the Power of the Team: Teacher, Child, and Parent in Beginning Piano Study (from The Beginner Course)

Explore effective strategies for teaching young pianists, focusing on the collaborative roles of teacher, child, and parent in fostering strong musical foundations and successful learning experiences.

• Kadenze
• 4 hours
• On-Demand
• $30.00

Developing Musical Skills in Young Pianists: Ideas from Music Learning Theory (from The Beginner Course)

Practical pedagogy for teaching musical skills to young pianists, focusing on Edwin Gordon's principles and offering activities for developing audiation and musical understanding.

• Kadenze
• 2 hours
• On-Demand
• $30.00

Teaching Elementary Technique and Music Reading at the Piano (from The Beginner Course)

Practical pedagogy for teaching piano technique and music reading to beginners, exploring various approaches and strategies for effective instruction and skill development.

• Kadenze
• 4 hours
• On-Demand
• $30.00

Rhythm & Movement in Beginning Piano Study (from The Beginner Course)

Practical pedagogy for teaching rhythm and integrating movement in beginning piano lessons, with video demonstrations and reflection activities for piano teachers.

• Kadenze
• 2 hours
• On-Demand
• $30.00

Lesson Planning Essentials: Tools for Student Success(from The Beginner Course)

Practical pedagogy for teaching beginning piano, focusing on structuring lessons and preparing home practice. Includes strategies for managing time, setting goals, and creating practice videos.

• Kadenze
• 2 hours
• On-Demand
• $30.00

Teaching Exemplary Performance (from The Beginner Course)

Practical pedagogy for teaching exemplary performance skills to beginning pianists, focusing on posture, positioning, and duet repertoire. Includes strategies for successful first recitals.

• Kadenze
• 2 hours
• On-Demand
• $30.00