CPTP162: Powerful Strategies for Teaching Lead Sheets

I believe strongly in the power of teaching lead sheets in our piano lessons. Lead sheets can help students understand music better and make them more "all-rounder" pianists who can adapt to different musical contexts.

On the show today, I'm sharing some of my thoughts about why we should teach lead sheet playing to our students and a great clip from one of our TopMusicPro courses with Forrest Kinney.

Transcript

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In this episode, you’ll learn

• Why I love teaching lead sheets to students
• What an "all-rounder" musician is and how I become one
• How to create a lead sheet
• How you can get started teaching lead sheets
• Styling ideas for teaching lead sheets to beginners

Links Mentioned

• Taking the Lead: Lead Sheets from Lesson 1
• 9 Reasons Why Playing Lead Sheets is Essential for Students
• Barbie Girl meets Bach - comparing old and new chord progressions
• How to Support YouTubers in Your Piano Teaching

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Do you teach your students about lead sheets?

How do you go about it? What benefits have you seen for your students?

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