Teaching Resources

Much of classical music is in sonata form; it's a very clear form, like a sonnet or a limerick, and understanding it makes listening to the music much more rewarding. I wrote this silly song, which is both in and about sonata form, to teach the form to my students. Click image to listen, and feel free to use it in your own study or teaching.

Click here to download a pdf including the piano part

Click here to download just the vocal part with chords

one-eared llama.jpeg — **The one-eared llama** is a helpful hand position, especially for pianists with small hands.

Image 7-15-21 at 7.48 PM.jpg — Performance Skills Resources

Here’s a brief list of some helpful resources.

Image 1-8-21 at 9.47 AM.jpg — **Small Hands, Big Pieces: The Beethoven Sonatas**
This was my presentation for the MTNA national conference held online in 2020.
**Here is a pdf** of the Thoughtful Changes License—you’re welcome to display or distribute it!

Screen+Shot+2021-01-08+at+10.09.41+AM.jpg — **Tutorials on playing the Chopin etudes**, especially for pianists with small hands

I begin every class with this short **breathing meditation**. Some students say it’s their favorite part of the week.