Episode 14: The World of the Adult Student

Send us a textThe renowned pianist and teacher Josef Lhevinne (1874-1944) once said, “Most students hear but they do not listen. The finest students are those who have learned to listen.”   In this episode, Edmund presents ideas on how to help students become better listeners and enjoy more productive practice sessions and artistic progress. For more information on Edmund’s career and samples from his recordings, visit his website at http://edmunddawe.com/.Support the show

Send us a textMotivation is essential for our students’ progress. In this episode, Edmund discusses ways to nurture and build the most valuable type of student motivation – motivation from within -  to help students of all ages find personal fulfillment and enjoyment in their piano playing. For more information on Edmund’s career and samples from his recordings, visit his website at http://edmunddawe.com/.Support the show

Send us a textAdult students take lessons for a variety of reasons and have unique strengths and challenges. In this Episode,  Edmund summarizes common characteristics of adult students and shares some of his experiences and pedagogical approaches. For more information on Edmund’s career and samples from his recordings, visit his website at http://edmunddawe.com/.Support the show

Send us a textFor generations, annual competitive music festivals have been an important part of the cultural life of communities around the globe.  In this Episode, Edmund shares his thoughts about competitions and his experiences as an adjudicator in Canada over the past 35 years. Teachers, students, parents, adjudicators, festival committees, and volunteers all have essential roles to ensure that the competition is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for students to learn and grow as developing musicians.  For more information on Edmund’s career and samples from his recordings, visit his website at http://edmunddawe.com/.Support the show

Send us a textA positive performing experience is exciting and rewarding for a student and the teacher. Achieving comfort and artistic freedom in performance requires a disciplined and comprehensive approach when selecting and preparing the music.  Edmund offers suggestions to help  students develop greater security and success in the art of performance. For more information on Edmund’s career and samples from his recordings, visit his website at http://edmunddawe.com/.Support the show

Send us a textFor many students, the adolescent years are challenging.  In this Episode, Edmund provides insights into how teachers can have a positive and lasting impact on the lives of adolescent students in their journey to adulthood.  For more information on Edmund’s career and samples from his recordings, visit his website at http://edmunddawe.com/.Support the show

Send us a textMany of the world's greatest performers have been seriously impacted by performance stress, and this is also a  common challenge faced by teachers and students alike.  Edmund discusses how stress affects us and offers practical teaching suggestions to help students more effectively manage the stress of performances.For more information on Edmund’s career and samples from his recordings, visit his website at http://edmunddawe.com/.Support the show

Send us a textIn this Episode, Edmund discusses the teacher-parent relationship and the importance of ongoing dialogue.  Preparing a concise written teaching philosophy statement can help establish a solid foundation for the relationship, outline the many benefits of learning to play a musical instrument, and facilitate continued discussion and growth. The role of parents should be defined and, in the initial meeting,  it is essential for the teacher to listen attentively as parents articulate their reasons for exploring the possibility of lessons for their child, talk about their own musical experiences, their expectations and the support and encouragement they will provide.  For more information on Edmund’s career and samples from his recordings, visit his website at http://edmunddawe.com/.Support the show

Send us a textIn this Episode, Edmund offers insightful ideas on the roles of 5 important players in the music examination process: the teacher, student, parent, examining institution, and examiner.   For more information on Edmund’s career and samples from his recordings, visit his website at http://edmunddawe.com/.Support the show

Send us a textEdmund shares ideas about engaging students in their lessons and providing the necessary tools to make the days between lessons productive.   For more information on Edmund’s career and samples from his recordings, visit his website at http://edmunddawe.com/.Support the show