Transformational Piano Teaching

Transformational Piano Teaching: Mentoring Students from All Walks of Life examines the concept of the piano teacher as someone who is more than just a teacher of a musical skill but also someone who wields tremendous influence on the development of a young person''s artistic and empathic potential as well as their lifelong personal motivational framework. The specific attributes of today''s students are explored including family and peer influences from interpersonal relationships to social media. Additionally students from specific circumstances are discussed including those with special needs such as Autism Spectrum Disorders ADHD and Depression. Finally motivation of a teacher''s students is related to a teacher''s own motivation in their work as a cycle of positivity and achievement will be recommended as a way to keep an instructor''s work fresh and exciting.