Western Australian Piano Pedagogy Conference

Lionel will look at the importance of a traditional piano not just being mechanically playable but being musically competent, and introduce hybrid piano options.

Valerie will demonstrate ways to integrate singing and listening in your weekly lessons to encourage students to regularly practise and develop their aural skills.

Cecilia will discuss the distinctive characteristics of the 18th-century fortepiano and what we can transfer when playing this repertoire on a modern piano.

Paul will talk about the present day challenges of the piano technician and how to preserve their precious skills in the future.

Annie will present leading tools and strategies to handle teaching multiple students with ease.

Katherine will demonstrate how to apply the Dalcroze philosophy of "sound before symbol" to instrumental learning.

Simone will demystify the world wide web and show how teachers can get started with an online presence.

Jo’s ‘Colour Play’ method allows the child to develop a consistent visual connection with the notes as they are learned without detracting from the fun of music making.

The youngest ever pianist to receive a fellowship of Music of Australia, Shuan will perform "An Afternoon with Chopin".