Famous ComposersInfluence of MusicInspirationMusic Star StudiosRevamping Classical Music: “Classical” Composition Tools with a Popular Twist
In my years as a piano teacher, I've encountered students of all ages and backgrounds. Not surprisingly, I usually have at least one student who hates any of the music they are "supposed" to play. Many students can't connect to the standard teaching literature written by dead European guys; they want to learn music they know. However, standard teaching literature does serve a purpose in teaching specific techniques and composition tools, so what's a piano teacher to do, today?
