4 Challenges in Teaching Rachmaninoff and Kabalevsky's Pieces, and How to Teach Rubato - with Dr. J. Mitzi Kolar

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This is Part 3 of my interview with Dr. J. Mitzi Kolar, some of the topics we covered in this segment is listed below. If you want better audio or just the audio, I uploaded a better sound quality audio file also. 

In Part 1 we talked about the development of the piano pedagogy field and Dr. Kolar gave some some inside look at the thought process that goes into writing a piano method book. In Part 2 we discussed pedagogical issues in teaching Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin's music.

Again, sorry for the blurry video, I didn't realize the camera wasn't focused when we started the recording! So actually...parts 2-5 are all going to be like this. 

Here are some of the topics we covered in the third part of the interview:

• 4 specific pedagogical issues present in Rachmaninoff's pieces
• A variety of ways to teach rubato
• How the Celebrate Piano! Method transformed a shy student
• Reasons why method books include lyrics in their pieces
• One thing pianists often get criticized for by other musicians
• One huge difference between piano and other instruments
• Common problems for students first learning to play with rubato
• A secret to great concert pianists' playing
• 4 specific pedagogical issues present in Kabalevesky's pieces 

Did you learn something from this interview? Have anything you want to add or more questions? Leave a comment!