40 min

Deep Dive Into Rote Teaching All Keyed Up

    • Music Interviews

In this episode, Samantha Coates discusses teaching by rote. Topics discussed include the definition of rote teaching, the common criticisms it receives, its relationship to teaching by ear, the overlap between learning music and language acquisition, what makes a great rote piece, how her BlitzBooks series integrates rote teaching with reading teaching, and strategies for teaching rote pieces effectively.
Samantha's rote pieces are available at BlitzBooks Rote Repertoire, and all listeners can receive 20% off anything at the site with the coupon code BEN20. She has also written several blog posts about the topic of rote teaching.
This episode is sponsored by TopMusic, the global hub for piano teachers looking to connect, learn and grow, and be challenged in both their teaching and studio businesses. Listeners who wish to join the TopMusicPro community can enjoy 25% off their membership with the coupon code "benpodcast".

In this episode, Samantha Coates discusses teaching by rote. Topics discussed include the definition of rote teaching, the common criticisms it receives, its relationship to teaching by ear, the overlap between learning music and language acquisition, what makes a great rote piece, how her BlitzBooks series integrates rote teaching with reading teaching, and strategies for teaching rote pieces effectively.
Samantha's rote pieces are available at BlitzBooks Rote Repertoire, and all listeners can receive 20% off anything at the site with the coupon code BEN20. She has also written several blog posts about the topic of rote teaching.
This episode is sponsored by TopMusic, the global hub for piano teachers looking to connect, learn and grow, and be challenged in both their teaching and studio businesses. Listeners who wish to join the TopMusicPro community can enjoy 25% off their membership with the coupon code "benpodcast".

40 min