Date: Sat 4 Jul
Time: 9:50am – 10:45am / 1:15pm – 2:15pm
Venue: Piano Traders, Auckland – 4/19 Edwin Street, Mount Eden 1024
*Each booking will receive a $5 voucher to use in-store at Piano Traders.
Join us for these NZ-exclusive workshops with world-renowned piano educator and author, Keith Snell (Kjos, USA).
A prolific author and arranger with over 300 titles to his name, Keith began teaching piano when he was just fifteen years old. His passion for pedagogy continues, and he now coaches learners ranging from young beginners to advanced high school. Co-author of Piano Town and Fundamentals of Piano Theory, Keith is also well-known to teachers as editor of the Piano Repertoire series, the Master Composer Library, and as the producer of supporting recordings for each series. He has presented on piano teaching throughout the United States, UK, and abroad.
Keith will present two workshops designed to expand teachers’ resources and techniques for supporting students of all ages and stages.
New Music Showcase: For Adult Beginners and Beyond
Keith will share teaching experiences and insights that led to the creation of his two newest series: Keith Snell Piano Course for the Adult Beginner and Showcase Solos.
In the Keith Snell Piano Course for the Adult Beginner, Books 1 and 2, you will discover an all-encompassing, modern piano method that can transform your perspective on teaching mature beginners. Your students will thrive with the clean, sophisticated layout; the clear, concise text; and the comprehensive foundation in technique and musicianship, supported by a treasure trove of digital resources. Keith will also introduce the newly published Activities for Group Piano Classes, which may be used as a supplement when teaching in groups.
Showcase Solos, Books 1-4, are collections of original music by Keith Snell for beginner through intermediate students. The variety of musical styles makes these pieces ideal for performance in recitals and festivals, or the pleasure of playing for friends and family.
Sight Reading Workshop and Mini-Masterclass
In this workshop, Keith will share his thoughts on the importance of incorporating sight reading, short-study repertoire, and multi-key reading into piano lessons, with strategies for all levels. The session will conclude with three sight-reading volunteers demonstrating Keith’s tips and tricks for successful “on-the-spot” sight reading.
Workshops supported by Kjos Music.
