The Importance of Music in Modern Education “Creativity now is as important in education as literacy.” — Sir Ken Robinson We’re living through a time of rapid technological change. The skills today’s students will need in 10 to 15 years are difficult to predict. That’s why creativity — the ability to generate original, valuable ideas…
The Question Every Piano Teacher Should Ask: “Why Improvise?” Pianist and Professor of Music John Mortensen poses this critical question to his colleagues and students. His passionate answer reveals why improvisation and composition should be essential parts of every piano education. The Powerful Benefits of Musical Creativity 1. Contribute Your Own Original Music Instead of…
Why Pattern Recognition Makes Piano Learning Easier Have you ever wondered why some things are easy to remember while others seem impossible? The secret lies in pattern recognition – and it’s the key to making piano lessons fun and effective. A Simple Memory Test Let’s try a quick experiment. Look at these two rows of…
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