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Core Skillsets

Piano Pedagogical Methodology Distilled Down to its Essence

These three pillars below are core benchmarks for pianism. Your learning experience is tailored in real-time to maximize your growth in the following areas elucidated below:

1. Fluency, Speed, Velocity

Superior technique and an understanding of the physiology of the human body and how to work it to maximal effect to play the piano with minimum tension results in efficiency and accuracy in practice and performance. Slow practice is crucial, as is visualization and critical problem solving. Speed should come naturally and effortlessly, but also as a result of technical, slow, patient practice over a long period of time.

2. Knowledge & Application of Music Theory

A basic understanding of music theory is critical to interpreting comprehending written music, and to understand further how the tenets of music theory have developed in conjunction with and in reaction to the great music of the Classical Canon. Proper comprehension of music notation, alongside an ability to analyze larger musical forms and structures, goes hand-in-hand with technical development. All of this develops simultaneously with the ultimate goal of being able to identify with and express musical ideas in a meaningful and personal manner.

3. Familiarity with & Appreciation of Classical Music

Learning piano is a gateway to a broader community, not just in piano but also with the broader musical community, such as association and exposure to orchestras, music festivals, youth music organizations, and also the other arts - opera, ballet, visual arts, theatre, writing, etc. Live concerts, community events, and arts programs are the best way to meet new friends and get familiar with the culture and gestalt of classical music and the arts community.

Unique Attributes of this Studio

Efficiency

You have many choices for a piano studio. One of the goals of ours is to offer efficient, streamlined advice emphasizing the right areas of development for all students.

Emphasis on the Fundamentals

You have many choices for piano instruction. Every piano instructor has a slightly different approach. But one thing we all share is a love for the fundamentals. Sebastian Chang Piano Studio's teaching philosophy wholeheartedly embraces a continuing reliance on the fundamentals of piano and music - technically, musically, and honoring the time-honored classics from the Classical Canon through repeated study, practice, and analysis. The fundamentals are not flashy or unique. They simply work time and time again, in every circumstance, for everyone.

Practice Makes...Possible

Perfect practice makes perfect performance. Extreme emphasis is placed on thoughtful, intentional, mindful, attentive, personalized practice. This subject will be touched on, discussed, and demonstrated repeatedly, because it is of critical importance to make rich the journey of music through a continuous dedication to effort and discipline, for which there is no substitute.

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