Creative Piano Teaching Podcast
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CPTP108: Ear Training That’s Actually Fun with Kristin Jensen
6 days ago
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40 minutes
Ear training can be dull. But it definitely doesn’t have to be. Kirstin Jensen is here to tell us about some super fun and effective aural activities you can do with your students in just a few minutes of lesson time. These ideas will even get your youngest most wiggly students excited to work on ear training. When it comes to ear training, a little goes a long way. Kirstin has seen a marked difference in musicality between her students that have done ear training from the start – and those that haven’t. So what are you waiting for? Jump in and listen to Kirstin’s great aural tips, your students will thank you. Transcript If you’d like to download a PDF transcript of this episode, please click below. Inner Circle Members: You can access your PDF download now from the Resource Library. Not a member? Today’s Free Download In this episode, you’ll learn * Why ear training is even better in group lessons * How to build up your confidence with aural * Creative ideas for making ear training fun and interactive * Activities for rhythmic dictation (with cheering!) * How ear training improves students’ playing in general * Why Kristin includes compositions and improvisations in every recital Links Mentioned * The Best Aural Activities for Absolute Beginner Piano Students * Even Young Kids Can Create at the Piano * Auralbook app Today’s Sponsor “I am thrilled to be the brand ambassador for these incredible, dynamic, game-changing instruments developed by Casio – the Celviano Grand Hybrid pianos. If a person desires the qualities of a grand piano (or even more than one) but doesn’t own a manor house to place it in, the Celviano Grand Hybrid is your answer.” – Simon Tedeschi The Casio Celviano Grand Hybrid range is the
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