Questions and Answers: Practical Advice for Piano Teachers

For over 26 years piano teachers relied on Frances Clark’s column in Clavier magazine for insightful, inspiring answers to their questions. Some of her best advice on subjects ranging from repertoire to fingering appears in this informative volume for piano teachers. Topics include: Lesson Plans, Rhythm, theory, Ear Training, Memorizing, Phrasing, Group Lessons, Recitals, Adult Students, and Transfer Students.＂Frances Clark’s ’Questions and Answers’ in Clavier has been a monthly source of inspiration for piano teachers since its inception. This compilation will serve as a special pedagogy text for both new and experienced teachers.＂--E.L. Lancaster＂With the same morning dash reserved for Ann Landers, it has been ritual for me to open the latest issue of Clavier to the back page first for ’Questions and Answers.’ The mail usually arrives minutes before my first student of the day, and it is amazing how often I have found immediate relevance in one of Frances Clark’s timely topics.＂--Suzanne Guy＂Those of us who value teaching value the words and thoughts of Frances Clark. She is a continuing inspiration to us and our students.＂--Tony Caramia