We Piano Teachers and Our Demons: Socio-psychological Obstacles on the Road to Inspired and Secure Performance

The author of this book aims to help piano teachers overcome the challenges and pains they encounter in their careers, which can block their students' musical inspiration. It explores secure and culturally informed inspired playing, coping with exaggerated anxiety, and understanding the interaction of piano actions with pianists' physiology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 158 pages
Publication date: 24 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This captivating book delves deep into the realm of piano teachers and the myriad challenges they face throughout their careers. These challenges, often unseen, hold a profound impact on the musical inspiration of their students. The author empathizes with the sensitivities of these teachers, striving to foster a sense of inspiration and safer playing among their students. Through its insightful pages, the book unravels the protective mechanisms that these teachers employ, balancing their professional responsibilities with the need for refreshing ideas. It explores the realm of secure and culturally informed inspired playing, equipping teachers with coping strategies for managing exaggerated anxiety. Moreover, it delves into the intricate interplay between piano actions and pianists' physiology, shedding light on the secrets behind creating powerful and expressive performances. By offering a comprehensive perspective, this book empowers piano teachers to broaden their perceptions of how to enable more secure and more inspired performances, all while cherishing the inner emotions that fuel their passion for music education.

Weight: 442g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811921407
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022